CHAPTER II 



BRINGING THE WILD HORSE UP 

 FROM PASTURE 



THE first problem is to get the un- 

 handled horse from the field to the 

 stable, without the least excitement. Tie 

 up all dogs. If he is very wild and nervous, 

 put a very old and quiet animal, that will in 

 no circumstances kick, into the same field for 

 several days to make friends with him. When 

 you see that they are constantly feeding to- 

 gether, shoulder to shoulder, the old horse 

 can be used as a lead. If possible avoid taking 

 the unhandled horse by road, for a motor, a 

 load of straw, or a flock of sheep might cause 

 much difficulty. 



But perhaps you have to bring up the wild 

 horse from his pasture without the aid of 

 another animal. Then adopt this procedure. 

 Tie up all dogs. It is essential that he should 

 not be scared, so drill your helpers beforehand 

 into the prime necessity of absolute silence 

 and slow movement. It is best that the 

 horse should be in a field adjoining the straw 



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