Runaway Horses 87 
RUNAWAY HORSES 
It is impossible to stop a thoroughly frightened horse 
that is running away, by pulling on an ordinary bit. 
There are bits made that enable the driver to close the 
nostrils, and thus to stop the horse’s breathing so that 
he will soon “choke down.” There are other kinds of 
bits that are very effective. By acting quickly and 
vigorously, a driver can often prevent a horse from 
getting beyond control. If it is possible to rein the 
horse into a wall before he has acquired much headway, 
it is usually a good plan. When a horse is beyond 
control, and is running rapidly, it is generally the safest 
plan to guide him, so far as possible, and to allow him 
to become exhausted, when he can be stopped. There 
is usually less danger in staying with a horse that is 
running rapidly than in attempting to jump. Every 
case must be decided as the varying circumstances will 
indicate. Runaway horses are always dangerous, and 
should be treated accordingly, and no person not fully 
qualified should ever be allowed to handle them. 
