2/3 EDUCATING THE HORSE. 



that are addicted to the habit of kicking. I have 

 already given the reader a number of ideas on 

 this point that, if used in accordance with in- 

 structions, will not fail to give satisfaction. 



Put on the horse the trotting-rig, as seen in 

 engraving, with the exception of the standing 

 martingale attached from the pulley to the bit- 

 ring of the bridle; then through the eye of the 

 pulley insert a small cord, say twelve feet long, 

 carry both ends up between the fore-legs, pass 

 one end through the bit-ring on the off-side up 

 over the head, and down on the nigh-side of the 

 head to the bit-ring, and then tie it. Now take 



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the other end of the cord and carry it up on the 

 nigh-side through the bit-ring and pass it over 

 the head down to the bit-ring on the off-side and 

 there tie it. By thus manipulating your cord 

 you will perceive that you have a system of 

 severely punishing the horse when he shall 

 kick. 



