TRAINING OF HORSES., Pya 
him, give him a kind look or word, and step back a few 
moments before proceeding, allowing him to get quiet 
if he appears angered; as the reason for this conduct is 
that the colt is frightened, and by your kindness and 
patience alone is he to be assured that you do not mean 
to injure him. He will.soon grow less excited, when 
you may proceed. As soon as the colt will step readily. 
at a slight side pull, take off the halter or throw the 
halter-stale over the neck, and let him go. This will 
do for the first lesson. 
The colt should now be left alone for at least half 
an hour, or until he has recovered: from the excitement. 
Any time thereafter, the lesson may be repeated; and 
as soon as he becomes. perfectly accustomed to obey 
the side pull, you may then, and not before, commence 
to teach him to obey the forward pull, by gently pull- 
ing him straight ahead 5 and if he leads, no matter how 
little, caress bim, and ‘Tepeat ; but be careful and. not 
pull too hard. If he does not move with a reasonable 
pull, give him two or three of the short side. pulls, and 
try again. In.a little while he will-obey your desire, 
and lead. Be sure and not give a determined pull in 
front, as it will not succeed, and will only teach the 
colt your weakness, and by inflicting pain upon him 
learn him to pull at the halter—the natutal movement 
being in an opposite direction from whatever causes the 
pain. You are now ready for 
