SUBJECTIVE TREATMENT. 15 



The day following, at the next point we found an eight-year-old 

 mare, considered impossible to shoe. The temperament being suit- 

 able, we subjected her to Second Method and War Bridle, which 

 made her entirely submissive in about ten minutes. The next day, 

 at Putney, Vt., the kicking, runaway horse was presented. Refer- 

 ence is made to these consecutive cases to show the frequency with 

 which exceptionally vicious horses were brought for experiment and 

 the success in their treatment. 



In the management of many cases, either or both the First and 

 Second Methods may be used with advantage in connection with the 

 Third Method, but it should always be done at home, where there is 

 time and privacy to apply and carry out the treatment properly. 



Leaning Over. 



There are occasionally horses that will allow the foot to be 

 taken up, but will lie down or lean over upon the blacksmith while 

 it is held. Usually a few pulls with the War Bridle, repeating them 

 for each occurrence of lying over, until he learns to stand without 

 leaning, will be sufficient. If this is resisted, subject to Second 

 Method. While the head is tied around, take up the foot and test 

 until he will stand squarely. If there is any inclination to lean over 

 after the head is given freedom, disconcerting a little with the cord 

 should be sufficient. Sometimes it is advisable to stand at the head 

 ready to punish, while an assistant takes up and holds the foot as if 

 to shoe. Though a horse may for some time be sullen and persist- 

 ent in leaning over, it is not usually a difficult habit to overcome. 

 Once compelled to stand, it is seldom necessary to repeat the lesson. 



It should have been stated in the proper place that there must 

 be no effort to push against the quarters ; but the moment there 

 is an effort to lean over, the foot should be instantly dropped, and 

 the punishment with the War Bridle made somewhat severe, and 

 this repeated until there is submission. 



