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Fig. 64— Conkey's Self Lock Buckle Hobbles Applied. 



These hobbles have the advantage of being strong, safe, quick 

 to apply and easy to remove. The degree of restraint afforded by 

 them is ample, especially when used in conjunction with a 15-foot 

 rope. In applying hobble straps to cattle always buckle or loop 

 them above the ankles, otherwise there is a tendenc}^ for them 

 to slip over the foot and off. The hobbles are applied as follows 

 (Fig. 64): With an assistant (C) at the head, a "holder" in 

 the nose (A) and rope around horns (B) buckle a hobble strap 

 above ankles of both hind (G, H) and the right fore (E). 

 Buckle master hobble strap above left fore ankle (D). Pass the 

 end of rope through hobble strap (G) then through (H), then 

 through (E), and lastly across through self -lock buckle (F). 

 By making tension on rope (I) from (J) — at direct right angles 

 to the animal — he is cast on the right side. After the animal is 

 cast (See Fig. 65) the uppermost hind ankle (N) is released 

 from its hobble strap and the end of a 15-foot rope looped on 

 instead of the hobble strap. This rope (P) is passed over withers 

 (O) under neck (Q) and above hock (R) in such manner as to 

 draw the foot against the abdomen and flex the hock to a certain 

 degree. In this position of the animal the operation can be pro- 

 ceeded with without danger to either the operator or patient. 

 Calves may be held without tieing by one or more assistants. 



