So VICES, TRICKS AND FAULTS. 



prevent his again extending himself, by 

 increased exertions upon the part of the 

 rider, whose power should be reserved as 

 far as possible to seize this opportu- 

 nity. 



I know of no way to prevent a horse 

 bolting ; by keeping his head up with the 

 snaffle-rein the rider will have greater 

 command of the horse, but the use of 

 severe bits will not deter a confirmed 

 bolter from indulging his vicious pro- 

 pensity. 



If a horse rears the reins should be 

 loosened, and if the rider require support 

 he should seize the mane, without, how- 

 ever, letting the reins drop from his 

 hands. The spurs should not be applied 

 while the horse is rising, but as he comes 

 down the legs of the rider should be 



