THE MIND OF THE HOR^E 41 



The horse who is not vicious likes to be treated 

 well, and good treatment influences him to obe- 

 dience and forms a means of mastering him. Ca- 

 resses on the eyes and on the occipvxt have a parti- 

 cular effect like magnetism. They have the effect of 

 quieting and of inspiring trust in us. 



A good influence over the horse may be obtain- 

 ed by means of a conciliating, long-drawn and 

 sonorous voice sound which has a soothing effect. It 

 is made with a long drawn out oil! A loud, short, 

 abrupt and angry voice sound produces the effect of 

 a threat and keeps him from desiring to make a 

 movement which is not proper or which it is not 

 desired he should do. It is made with a short 

 narrow eh ! IS^eedless to say voice sounds should be 

 avoided except in training. 



Our glance fixed continually on his eye besides 

 discerning his intentions keeps him attentive and 

 respectful and he xuiderstands (though not so Avell 

 as the dog) whether it is a benevolent look meant 

 to soothe him or a menacing one to produce an 

 impression upon him and prevent him from doing 

 some action. He must always be looked at. The 



