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In riding it must be sought to anticipate 



the fear of the horse in order 



to be in time to prevent his reactions of fear. 



Even after having taughl the horse not to be 

 afraid of manj^ and various objects, and after ha- 

 ving given him the habit of not being afraid, he 

 may still experience fear of many things and 

 under many circumstances, although in a lesser 

 degree, because it is his nature to be easily acces- 

 sible to it. A pig or a dog running towards him 

 or between his legs, an object suddenly coming to 

 meet him, a man who unexpectedly jumps on to 

 the road from a side ditch, or any other accident 

 may occur at any moment and cause him fear, and 

 this fear may excite him to swerve aside or turn 

 backwards. 



It should therefore always be borne in mind 

 that the horse may be afraid and we must be always 

 intent on looking out in front for the things which 

 may be encountered ahead or which may be met 



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