80 SYSTEM FOK TSAINIXG CAVALKY HOKSES. 



This work is degrading to the horse and painful to 

 the trainer, who no longer sees in the poor trembling 

 beast the proud conrser full of spirit and energy he 

 took such pleasure in breaking in. 



But I have gone so far that, though reluctantly, I 

 must fulfil the task I have imposed upon myself. 



To make a horse kneel, tie his pastern joint to his. 

 elbow, make fast a longing Ime to the other pastern 

 joint ; hfive this held tight, and strike that leg with a 

 whip ; the instant he raises it from the ground, pull 

 at the longing line to bend the leg. He cannot help 

 himself, but must fall on his knees. Have plenty of 

 saw-dust, or other soft substance, to prevent the horse 

 hurting himself in his fall, or blemishing his knees, 

 and, to make it more safe, wrap something round the 

 knees. Make much of the horse in this position, and 

 let him get up free from all hindrance. 



As soon as he does this without difficulty, leave off 

 the use of the longing line to make him bend his leg ; 

 and soon after leave both legs at liberty ; by striking 

 him on the shins with the whip, he will understand 

 that he is to kneel down. 



Once on the knees, bend his head well to the off- 

 side, and, supporting him with the left rein, pull the 

 right rein down against his neck till he falls to the 

 near side ; once down at full length, make much of 

 him,^^ and have his head held that he may not get up 



* Earey's system was not known to the public at the time this was 

 written. 



