The Importance of Approaching From the Side

We do not approve of leading him from in front, for the simple reason that it robs himself of his power of self-protection. A horse accustomed to be led from the side will have the least power of mischief to horse or man,. and at the same time be in the best position to be mounted by the rider where it necessary. The groom should approach as little as possible from the head or the tail to perform them. He will then escape all mischief, and he will be able to clean the frog by folding back the hoof. Let him clean the hind legs in the same way. In fact, so important is it that the horse should readily take his bit, that a