EAUEt AND Rockwell's tbaIkikg methods. 1^5 



change througli the stable, and repeat the lesson on 

 another spot. The lesson should not last longer 

 than half an hour. 



29 — BAD TO BRIDLE, (rOCKWELL). 



With the *' Yankee Bridle," Fig. 18, pull his head 

 down and gently handle his ears. When he will al- 

 low you to do so without trying to get his head up, 

 loosen up and allow him to lift it. If he is inclined 

 to strike with the fore legs, put on the halter and tie 

 him to a post, then apply the " Yankee Bridle " 

 sharply, keeping at a distance ; then approach him, 

 keeping the halter pulled tight by means of the rope 

 in your hand, and pulling his head down, handle his 

 ears gently. When he allows it quietly, caress him. 

 If he is inclined to back, back him into a stall 

 and repeat. In half an hour he will allow you to 

 handle his ears to your liking. Kepeat whenever he 

 shows signs of returning to his old habit. 



If you have no time to break him, in putting on 

 the bridle, pass your right hand under the neck, take 

 hold of the nose from the opposite side ; with your 

 left hand pass the bits into his mouth ; take your 

 hand from the nose, and with it carefully put on the 

 headstall, while your left hand is in the mouth work- 

 ing at the bit, shaking and fumbling it to keep his 

 attention, until the headstall is properly placed. 



