I have scores of times tried the effect of giving a horse an angry look and of smiling on him without any result whatsoever. If you make the most horrible grimaces at your horses or stick your tongue out at them, you will find that they will take absolutely no notice of such a proceeding, but they will be quick to perceive any movement of the body, and especially of the hand.

INFLUENCE OF THE HUMAN VOICE ON A HORSE.

The human voice has a great influence on a horse, but of course it is only the tone which he remembers. The sweetest words, repeated in a short, high tone, will frighten him, and the most horrible threats, uttered in a soft voice, will soothe him. The voice is the most useful help for breaking a horse " at liberty," in which case he is turned loose in a riding school, circus, or other suitable enclosure. Thus, to teach a horse at liberty to move forward at a walk, trot or canter, one says : " walk," in a comparatively weak voice ; " trot," in a higher voice ; and " canter ! " in a tone of command. You may say " canter " in a soft voice, and the horse will remain at the walk ; but if you say " walk ! " in a high tone, the animal will immediately strike off into the canter.

The voice is also of great use when breaking a horse which one is riding. For instance, if my mount kicks, rears, or plays up in any other way, I correct him with whip or spurs, and speak to him, at the same time, in a tone of reproof, and he thus soon becomes attentive to my voice. If he makes a mistake, or tries on a " defence," it will generally be enough for me to raise my voice, which, by reminding him of the previous punishment, will make him quiet. By acting in this manner, I save him from fresh punishment.

The voice can be used not only for correction, but also to encourage and quieten a horse, in which case a pat on the neck of the horse will help to aid its good effect.