It is well for the groom to know how to give a
						legup in the Persian fashion, See
								 Cavalry Commander , 1.17. so that his master
						himself, in case he is indisposed or is getting old may have someone to put
						him up conveniently, and may, if he wishes, oblige his friend with a man to
						give him a lift-up. The one best rule and practice in dealing with
						a horse is never to approach him in anger; for anger is a reckless thing, so
						that it often makes a man do what he must regret. Hellenica , 5.3.7.