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in the left hand, which will touch him gently in the flank 
and rear quarters and 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 
