50 THE HORSE OWNEE's 



of running, and kicking at dogs, hogs, pieces of paper fly- 

 ing in the street, and the like. They are constantly 

 on the lookout for such objects, and the driver or owner 

 is never safe. Place the cord as recommended above, into 

 the month, and the webbing to the foot, or both if neces- 

 sary ; for my experience in handling horses has convinced 

 me that some horses have the strength and will to run a 

 fourth of a mile on three feet. That is the reason why 

 (in some cases) I use the long strap attached to both feet. 

 In that case you disconcert them at once. If the colt is 

 very headstrong, when frightened, place the webbing to both 

 forward feet, and the cord in the mouth. Also with open 

 bridle, so he can see all around him. Take a dog into the 

 wagon with you. As you are driving quietly along, toss 

 the dog out on the same side you are driving your colt, 

 If he attempts to kick and run, give him a sudden pull 

 with the cord, at the same time take his feet from him 

 saying, whoa. Get out, pat and caress him, then repeat it 

 again. A few lessons will break him. Drive him with 

 the Eureka Safety Bridle. 



DRIVING ONE REIW. 



Even the angles of the mouth with the bitting cord, 

 then keep the blinders up so that he cannot see the driver, 

 for this is often the cause — he is often watching back with 

 one eye, and carrying his head to that side, constantly 

 pulling upon the opposite rein. Oftentimes it is caused by 

 the grinders being sharp ; in such cases, file them off. 



