100 ,COLT-BREAKING. [CHAP. 



with the snaffle under the jaws. When bridled tie a 

 piece of string from eye to eye of the snaffle, so as to 

 hang under the chin ; fasten the long cord to this and 

 lead him by it, and use him to be held by this chin-strap. 

 By the common method, he is never held by the mouth 

 till he is mounted. 



Next tie a piece of cord round his girthing place, the 

 two ends on the ridge of his back. Make a rein of 

 string and tie it with these ends just tight enough to 

 prevent the colt grazing ; you may then pick grass and 

 give it to him, whistling at the same time. He will soon 

 follow you loose, play by your side, leap fences, and 

 come to your whistle like a dog. 



To accustom the colt to be tied by the head, pass the 

 long cord over a gate, and slacken and tighten as may be 

 required. 



Ask leave of the colt to hang your tackle in his hovel ; 

 or if he lives in a field, lay it in the hedge to be ready 

 whenever you can spare time " to go for a walk " with 

 him. 



