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back into the wagon. The running loop, over the horse's 

 neck, should be kept well back to his shoulder. Now 

 prepare two long foot straps, and attach the end with 

 short straps to the ankle of each forward foot. The othet 

 ends pass through between the girth and body of the 

 horse, outside of the traces and into the wagon. Hold 

 your long foot straps and cord in your hand with the 

 reins, then drive him along in places where he would be 

 most apt to scare. If he attempts to run or bolt, give 

 him a strong pull with the cord, at the same time saying 

 (with firmness) " what are you doing, sir ? go 'long." 

 That may cause him to straighten up, and perhaps give 

 him a sudden start; if so, give him another pull, and 

 say, " carefully, sir!" If the second pull does not check 

 his speed, and you think he may get the best of you, then 

 is the time to pull on the foot straps; take his feet from 

 him, and drop him to his knees, pronouncing the word, 

 " whoa." That brings him to a stop without any failure. 

 Now ease up on your foot straps ; do not hold him by 

 the feet after dropping him to his knees, for in so doing 

 he would be likely to struggle, fall over, and perhaps 

 break your shafts. Again start him; if he attempts the 

 same move, take his feet and bring him to a stop. He 

 will not attempt the same move but a few times. There 

 is nothing that will so frighten a horse, as to think he 

 is going to be pitched on his head. The plan will effect- 

 ually conquer and subdue that willful disposition. After 

 driving him a few times with both webs, you may then 

 feel safe to drive him with one. Every few days repeat 

 the lesson with cord, and one long foot strap ; a lesson 

 each day for a few days, will produce the desired result. 

 The same plan is adopted with colts that are in the habit 



