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Fig. 4. lying down and subdued. 



finally lie down. As soon as he is down (see fig. 4) and his struggling 

 has ceased, caress his face and neck; handle ever}^ part of his body, 

 making j'ourself familiar as possible. When in this position a short 

 time, remove the straps, straighten ont the limbs, fondle with him as 

 much as you choose, and in fifteen or twenty minutes let him rise again 

 to his feet. Repeat this operation, removing the straps as soon as he 

 lies down, and in from two to five trials he is completel}' subdued — he 

 will follow you like a dog, and you may take any liberties with him 

 without a fear as to the result. If a thorough course of instruction is 

 given — and he must be educated; no boifs play about it — he will seek 

 the fioor if you simply raise the fore-leg and give the command, " Lie 

 down, sir.'' 



AVe give the following rules for the guidance of any who may wish 

 to practice, simply remarking that their strict observance is imperative: 



First. The horse must not be forced down by violence, but must be 

 tired out until he has a strong desire to lie down. 



Second. He must be kept quiet on the ground until the expression 

 of the eye shows that he is tranquilized, which invariably takes place 

 by patiently waiting and gently patting the horse. 



Third. Care must be taken not to throw the horse upon his neck 

 when bent, as it may easily be broken. 



Fourth. In backing him no violence must be used, or he may be 

 forced on his haunches and his back broken. 



Fifth. The halter and off rein are held in the left hand, so as to 

 keep the head away from the latter; while, if the horse attempts to 

 plnno-e, the halter is drawn tight, when, the off-leg being raise<l, the 

 animal is brought on his knees, and rendered powerless for offensive 

 purpos'S. 



Catching the Colt. — If the colt is in the pasture, approach kindly and 

 quietly, extending but one arm, and as you move toward him speak 

 soothingly. If any difficulty is caused by his movements to avoid con- 

 tact, keep the temper cool and persist in the effort to its completion, 

 which cannot exceed a few minutes. If you rush after him with arras 

 swinging, and hallooino-, he fears bodily harm, and will exert his utmost 

 strength to escape. This should not be — from first to last the presence 

 of man should never be connected with the fear of injury. 



Stalilins tllC Colt. — Mr. Rarev calls stablinnr the most warv colt a ten 



