60 THE HORSE 



usually preferring to use the controller from the 

 first. But it is an excellent thing for the kicker's 

 first few lessons in harness and is rather easier 

 for the trainer, as it is self-acting. But when 

 the horse has yielded to treatment, so that there 

 is comparatively little danger of his making much 

 further fight, the controller is better, as it is less 

 harsh when not in operation and allows more 

 freedom for the head. 



RUNNING AWAY 



For running away, unless accompanied by some 

 other vice, simply put on the controller and bring 

 the horse to a standstill whenever he attempts to 

 run. The discovery that you have it in your 

 power to stop him will have a very salutary effect 

 upon him and it will not be long before his at- 

 tempts to run will be much less frequent. The 

 controller should be kept on him till he has gone 

 long enough without showing any disposition to 

 run to indicate that the habit is cured. This 

 may take some time, but the treatment, to be ef- 

 fective, must be thorough and, as already pointed 

 out, the device does no harm and is not in the 

 driver's way. When you finally do discontinue 

 it, use a four-ring bit with over-draw check-rein 

 and continue to use it as long as you have the 



