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in the left hand, which will touch him gently in the flank 

 and rear quarters ancj teach him to come up by the leader. 

 If the horse is unusually stubborn, it may be necessary 

 to have an additional man for helper. The horse should 

 not be trained to expect this man to follow, for often it 

 is impossible to have him in the show ring, and if the horse 

 is accustomed to him, he will not lead up well without 

 him. A horse that will travel off free with a leader and 

 without assistance always presents an attractive appear- 

 ance. In turning the horse, care should be taken to 

 stop before turning around, as the horse will form the 

 habit of taking a large circle, and is also likely to slip 

 and injure himself, as well as make an ungainly show. 

 The larger number of horse-men prefer to have the leader 

 turn around the horse, as the animal can be brought in 

 a straighter line to the judge by such leading, and it will 

 also protect the judge from the horse so as to avoid any 

 danger from kicking. 



Training the horse to stand properly on his legs 

 requires patience. The horse should always stand on 

 ground that is level or with the front feet higher than the 

 rear. The horse should be stopped in the place wanted, 

 straightened upon the hind feet, and then the front feet 

 gradually worked into position. At first the horse will 

 not know what is wanted, but with a little training and 

 patience will readily acquire it. In getting him to pull 

 his right front foot forward, pull the head to the left 

 and forward, and vice versa for the left front foot. If it is 

 desired to have the front foot placed back, do not kick the 

 horse on the shin or foot, but pull the head back toward 

 that leg, and at the same time place the hand upon the 

 shoulder and the horse will readily learn what is wanted. 

 After being placed upon his feet, the horse should be 



