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METHODS OF HORSE-CONTROL. 



with the right hand (see Fig. 57) ; lift the leg ; and place it 

 resting on our left thigh (see Fig. 58). If we have an 

 assistant, we may get him to hold up the near fore leg, as 

 well as to hold the horse. As soon as we get our left hand 

 on the hamstring, and our right hand on the pastern, we 

 should tell him to let go the near fore, and we can then try 

 to lift up the hind leg as before described. 



ig- 55- Lifting up horse's hind leg. 



If we have no one to hold up the near fore, we may " pick 

 it up " with the left hand ; grasp the toe of the hoof with the 

 right hand, while facing to the horse's rear (see Fig. 59) ; take 

 a step forward with the right foot ; catch the hamstring with 

 the left hand (see Fig. 60) ; let go the near fore ; at the 

 same moment, seize the pastern, back-handed, with the right 

 hand (see Fig. 57) ; and place the horse's leg on the left thigh 

 (see Figs. 61 and 58). This method, which I believe I have 

 been the first to devise, ensures almost complete immunity 



