FA LLIA TI VF TEE A TMENT. 



9 



Confirmed in the Habit. 



As the main object in the management of most cases is to make 

 them submit to be shod with the least trouble, I will first give the 

 simplest treatment for doing so. Indeed, this simple treatment, with 

 a little care, will often be sufficient for the control of even very bad 



cases. 



If the horse is very sensitive 

 and excitable, but naturally gen- 

 tle if given his own way, a great 

 deal, of course, depends upon the 

 good management of the shoer, 

 but as much on the aid of the 

 owner. Try the following course : 

 When the smith is in position, 

 and ready, his left hand resting 

 on the horse's hip, let the owner, 

 or some good, quiet man, catch 

 the horse's ear with one hand, 

 squeezing or twisting it a little ; 

 with the other stroke the nose, 

 or grasp the muzzle, and hold 

 firmly but gently, at the same 

 time talking to the horse kindly. 



If there is resistance to this, try blindfolding. Tie a blanket, or some- 

 thing convenient, over the eyes, at the same time rubbing the nose, 



etc. With care on the part of 



the shoer, cases that have proved 



very difficult to shoe will submit 



at once to be shod as desired. If 



these expedients fail, put on the 



cord, the First, or Double-Draw 



Hitch Form, and make the horse 



feel its power by giving a few 



sharp pulls right and left. Then 



step back to the hips, pull the 



head around a little, keeping the 



cord taut, and take up the foot, 



punishing instantly for any re- 

 sistance. Or, stand to the head, 



and keep the cord drawn rather 



tight to hold the attention of the horse while an assistant takes up 



Fig. 262.— Simple Method of Using the Cord 



for the Control of Horses Bad to 



Shoe, Harness, etc. 



Fig. 263.— Method of Putting on the Cord 

 when the Horse Proves Very Stubborn. 



