2i 4 ILLUSTRATED HORSE-BREAKING. 



the long reins passed through the shaft-tugs, 

 for a short time. We may now put him into 

 the shafts of some suitable, light two-wheeled 

 trap, retaining the strait -jacket over the har- 

 ness. Two assistants, one on each side, may 

 be employed to hold separate reins attached to 

 the snaffle, while the driver stands on the near 

 side, on about a line with the wheels, holding 

 another pair of reins, which pass through the 

 rings of the pad, and are, of course, fixed to the 

 snaffle. If sufficient help be at hand, it is an 

 advantage to have two other assistants to hold 

 the traces of the strait-jacket ready to let 

 out or draw tight, as may be required. After 

 the horse has gone quietly for a bit, the strait- 

 jacket may be removed, a kicking-strap substi- 

 tuted, and, after a little, an assistant may be put 

 on the driving seat, with all proper precaution. 

 When the horse has thoroughly settled down to 

 his work, the breaker may get on to the seat, 

 and dispense with the help of the other men, 



