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not be allowed to become Indolent, nor 

 be permitted to hang upon the bit. 



On descending a hill the horse must 

 have liberty of action, for If he steps too 

 short he Is liable to come down ; and a 

 horse that Is checked has not sufficient 

 freedom for his safety. 



It Is after a long day's work that a 

 weary horse may for the first time stum- 

 ble, and It Is a mistaken Idea of kindness 

 that Induces the rider to let a horse take 

 his head upon such an occasion. The 

 horse misses the encouragement of the 

 rein and the support of the leg, and is 

 invited to fall. Besides, It Is much more 

 fatiguing for him to bear his burden, 

 deprived of his usual aids, and in droop- 

 ing spirits. 



Finally, In case of a fall, either of a 



