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exercise, let him run as much as he is inclined to, oc- 

 casionally giving him a sudden pull around by tugging 

 strongly at the halter shank, just to let him feel that 

 he is under control. After giving him time to become 

 a little fagged, gather the rope up slowly toward the 

 head, and as soon as he will allow it, pat him on the 

 neck and body, gradually working your way so as to 

 handle the hind quarters and limbs. If he suddenly 

 starts up and tries to jump away from you, give him 

 some more running around, until he will let you handle 

 him all over. He should be thoroughly tired out before 

 being allowed to get on all four feet again. He must 

 also be willing to allow the breaker to get around him 

 without showing fear. Now let down the foot, and try 

 to lead him around gently for some time, which will 

 usually be accomplished without trouble. I have never 

 yet found a horse that I have been unable to secure in 

 this manner, although I have handled a large number 

 of wild mustangs and other vicious horses. It may be 

 necessary to repeat this operation the next day and for 

 several clays afterward, if the animal is stubbornly vi- 

 cious. I believe it is possible to tame any horse by this 

 means if it is persevered in for several days. Another 

 method for securing a vicious animal, and in fact any 

 horse that is liable to be dangerous to the attendant, 

 and also one that will be very useful when having to 

 perform small operations on the quarters or hind limbs, 

 as sewing up wounds or firing, is to place a strap on 

 the front leg, as described above and shown in Fig. 16, 

 In addition apply a side-line, to the hind fetlock, as 

 shown in Fig. 18, having the rope brought around to the 

 front and held by an assistant. This will also prevent 

 the horse from rearing. It will )?e found that no matter 



