Black Beauty, Part 3 summary
Part 3 of 49 · 6 min to read the part
In 03 My Breaking in, the young horse reaches four years old, and his master gently trains him for riding, harness work, and encounters with trains. He learns to accept unfamiliar equipment without lasting fear, while his mother warns that a horse's treatment depends on whoever owns or drives him.
What happens
- Squire Gordon examines the four-year-old horse, and the master begins training him the next day.
- With oats, patience, and gentle handling, the horse accepts a bit, saddle, and rider.
- The master supervises shoeing and introduces harness equipment, including restrictive blinkers and an uncomfortable crupper.
- A fortnight in a meadow beside the railway helps the horse lose his fear of trains.
- Working beside his mother, the horse hears her advice about good behavior and the dangers of careless or cruel owners.
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What to notice
My mother identifies careless ignorance as a serious danger, not merely deliberate cruelty. Her warning contrasts with the master's thoughtful training.
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Why does the master send the horse to the neighboring farmer?
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