The Rules of Horse Training

If the horse has lost his milk teeth, not only will the purchaser's hopes be blighted, but he may find himself saddled forever with a sorry bargain. It is also well to ascertain by experience if the horse you propose to purchase will show equal desility in response to the whip. A disobedient horse is not only useless, but may easily play the part of an errand traitor. We must test his paces by galloping him up and down steep pitches and sharp inclines and along a slant. These will serve as a touchstone to gauge the endurance of his spirit and the soundness of his body. With teaching, practice and habit, almost any horse will come