A horse that is frightened in his stall will often refuse to be led out.
If his harness is put on him, he rarely objects to following his master.
It is often difficult to get a horse out of a burning stable, but if a
blanket or cloth is thrown over his head to cover his eyes, he can
easily be led away from the fire.
In driving a horse, a poor driver often jerks and pulls the reins. This
hardens the horse's mouth and makes it difficult to guide him properly.
Horses learn very readily, and will soon obey their master's voice as
quickly as the rein.
A horse should not be continually urged when he is doing his best. It
only discourages him. He should have a chance to get his breath on
reaching the top of a hill before he is started into a faster gait.
In hot weather flies are often a torture to a nervous horse. There are
several good preparations for sale to rub on horses and cattle to keep
off the flies. A fly net is also a great protection. A wet handkerchief,
tied over the top of a horse's head, will sometimes prevent prostration
from heat. In the south of France horses often wear hats in the summer,
when they are in the hot sun. A wet sponge or a cabbage leaf is placed
inside.
It is a mistake to think that a horse should not drink much water.
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