The Horse Tamer by Walter Farley

Author:Walter Farley [Farley, Walter]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-80488-4
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 2011-08-16T16:00:00+00:00

MEDICINE MAN

8

Monday morning Bill drove Tar Heel through Reading as Finn had committed him to doing. He hitched the black horse at Penn Square before a large crowd.

Finn stood by, noting with pleasure the looks of astonishment upon the spectators’ faces. “Yes, ladies and gentlemen,” he said, “this is the demon who was known to you only a few days ago as the most vicious horse of any age in the Reading area. Under Professor Dailey’s skilled hands he has become as mild as a lamb. If we were to turn him loose he would wander about among you like an old truck horse!

“You can see that Professor Dailey has him under perfect control,” Finn went on. “Note also that Tar Heel will be driven without even so much as a strap to keep the wagon from striking his heels. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the Professor has completely gentled this wonderful horse, making him safe for your crowded streets.”

Finn got into the rear of the wagon where he had Hank holding a large American flag. He waved his stovepipe hat to the crowd and Bill took up the reins, clucking to Tar Heel. It was in this spectacular manner that they drove through the main streets of Reading.

During the week that followed, Bill made other concessions to Finn’s persistent demands for more showmanship in conducting their classes. He was willing to oblige so long as they were honest demands. He bought Tar Heel from Dr. Harrison at Finn’s urging, knowing that the doctor could never keep the black horse gentle anyway. He taught Tar Heel to go without reins and drove him at the beginning of each class. Up to a point, he admitted, Finn was right. More and more people came to see Tar Heel, and as a result he was able to help more of them with their own horses.

At the end of his stay in Reading, the Tribune carried the following story:

Professor Dailey’s treatment of horses is entirely new and reliable as well as humane and practical. Without the use of club or any cruelty whatsoever Professor Dailey is a worthy missionary bringing a glorious reign of peace to the long-abused horses of our land. His knowledge is indispensable, particularly to those who raise colts. He has given honest study to his art. He regards the horse not as dull and stupid but as an animal able to draw deductions and to be molded by firmness and kindness. He appeals to the understanding of his subjects, endeavors to make an impression on the brain, and to show cause for every effect. We honestly believe he is the most skillful and successful horse-tamer who has ever visited this city. We urge all residents throughout the state to take advantage of Professor Dailey’s remarkable skill.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.