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strap, and a cart-whip in the right. The halter or 

 headstall should be put on in a loose box, not too 

 light : if you can see it is better for being slightly 

 dark. 



The way of putting on the halter is as foUow^s. 

 Hold the headstall by the two ends of the strap in the 

 left hand, and the cart-whip in the right, with the 

 butt-end towards the thumb and the lash on the same 

 side as the little finger. This will keep the whip in 

 the right position over the foal's hind-quarters and 

 leave your finger and thumb at liberty to buckle the 

 strap when you have got the headstall on. You 

 should walk up to the foal with both arms extended, 

 and the whip held towards his tail. The foal should 

 be with his head to the manger, and jou should 

 walk very slowly up to him, about opposite his 

 shoulder. The manger will prevent him moving- 

 forwards, and if he steps backwards you should 

 touch his hind-quarters with the whip. If he is 

 frightened, you should keep the whip still and not 

 speak. If he is not frightened, and turns his head 

 away from you or kicks, you should lash him smartly 

 once or twice just above the hocks, and speak 

 sharply to him at the same time. As soon as he 

 turns his head to you, stand perfectly still. When 

 he is standino- a2:ainst the wall with his head towards 

 the manger, stand close to his shoulder and pass 

 the left hand gently under his neck near his head ; 

 then without letting go of the whip, i^ass your right 



