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left just a trifle with the training bridle rope, 

 then lean over to the left side of the horse and 

 press your weight down on the left stirrup. Sit 

 back in the saddle again, as though you were go- 

 ing to ride him. Continue along in this manner 

 until you think it safe to take your right foot out 

 of the right stirrup in order to get off of the 

 horse. When you have your right foot on the 

 ground and he still remains quiet, don't take your 

 left foot out of the stirrup, but get back into the 

 saddle the same as you have done heretofore. It 

 is always the best policy to work on the horse's 

 most difficult parts when the horse is tired and 

 worked down. 



Now that you have rode your horse success- 

 fully and want to make a saddle horse out of him, 

 give the animal about two or three lessons a day 

 for about a week or two. During the time you are 

 training your horse, let me say to you, never at 

 any time let your ire or patience get the best of 

 you, but always remember that you can accomp- 

 lish a great deal more and get quicker results by 

 being kind and gentle to the animal. Should the 

 horse kick at. you or get somewhat refractory, 

 keep your head and just give him a slight pull on 

 the training bridle rope, and then reward him by 

 patting him on the shoulder. You can rest as- 

 sured that if these instructions are fully carried 

 out, your efforts will be rewarded. Your colts can 

 be worked in the same manner. 



How to Teach a Nervous Saddle Horse to 

 Stand Until You Are on His Back. 



There are a great many saddle horses that 

 are somewhat nervous or restless until you are 

 on their back. When you have a saddle horse 



