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we must place ourselves and the horse tinder the 

 above stated conditions, and chiefly must have 

 obtained his confidence and inspired him with the 

 feeling of obedience. The means of persuasion must 

 be used with discernment and patience in a closed 

 place where no accidental harm may befall him 

 and where he is not liable to have distractions. 

 In this place he must be taught not to be afraid 

 of the greatest possible number of objects, one by 

 one, because this serves to diminish his suscepti- 

 bility to fear. It is requisite to proceed gradually 

 and begin with objects which can inspire little 

 fear, passing on to others of which he will be more 

 afraid. 



The way of doing is to lead him on foot hol- 

 ding him by the lounge and cavesson, and with 

 two men holding two side lounges buckled to the 

 two side-rings of the cavesson. Thus he must be 

 led to see and pass near the object of which he 

 is afraid placed on the ground or suspended in the 

 air, always talking to him soothingly and caressing 

 him, and never inflicting j)unishment in order to 

 show him that the object which inspires him with 



