THE MIND OP THE HORSE 45 



He must be diverted from yielding to tliesc 

 feelings by means of aids or punishment;-! and his 

 anger must be removed by caressing him and speak- 

 ing to him in a soothing voice and transferiing 

 him to another place, as while lie is under their 

 sway it will be impossible to do anything with him. 



Ef'ect of good treatment on Ms nntnre. 



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The conciliating voice, the kind look and cares- 

 ses give him pleasure and have the eilect of quieting 

 him, of inspiring confidence in us and make him 

 disposed to obedience. To give him oats is to form 

 anotlier good association for ourselves in liis mind 

 making him desire our presence, whicli becomes 

 agi-eeable to him. It is advisable to give him a few 

 handfuls in the riding school when he is first taken 

 there as it puts him in a good frame of mind and 

 he goes there readily. He would acquire repugnance 

 for the riding school if he were ill-treated the first 

 time he went there. 



The beneficial effect of good treatment is to 

 prompt and induce him to make the movements 



