TRICK HORSES. 383 



TO EDUCATE A HORSE TO WALK ON HIS 

 KNEES. 



The reader will observe, by reading my book, 

 that great use is made of the Bonaparte bridle, 

 and if those who handle horses will always 

 resort to it when obedience from the horse is 

 desired, they will save much time, trouble and 

 annoyance that so often occur, especially to per- 

 sons who quickly loose their tempers. Men can 

 accomplish more in fifteen minutes using the bri- 

 dle than in fifteen hours with any other means, 

 as it does not inflict a severe punishment when 

 properly used, but never fails to secure obedience. 

 Therefore, as in most cases it is used, I, in the 

 present, introduce it again. 



Put a surcingle on the horse, attach a strap to 

 his nigh fore-foot between the fetlock joint and 

 hoof and draw it up to within eight or ten inches 

 of his body, then take a strap or cord, say 6 or 

 7 feet long, and fasten it to his off fore-leg in the 



