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resistance^ it would be advisable to put on him the 

 Pulley Breaking Bridle; then present the robe, at first 

 having it folded, and just allow hiin to see and feel of 

 one corner of it. B}' degrees unfold it, and let him see 

 the whole of the robe; if he tries to get away from it 

 let him feel the power you have over him with the 

 cord. Then hold his attention with the cord until you 

 get the robe close to his head, when you throw the 

 robe over his head, leaving it completely covered for 

 a short time, and then rub it over his body. Place it in 

 different positions about him, and it will only be a short 

 time until he will be perfectly indifferent to a robe. 

 In some cases it might be necessary to throw the horse 

 down, and present the robe while he is down, and 

 commence at the head to get him used to it, by letting 

 him feel and smell it, and rub his mane, neck and body 

 with it, until he is convinced the robe is harmless. 

 Then let him on his feet, and continue operations un- 

 til you can throw it on him at a distance of eight or 

 ten feet without exciting fear. Both sides must be 

 treated alike. To overcome all fear of the robe, it 

 will be better to repeat the lesson several times. 



AFRAID OF THE SOUND OF A GUN. 



If your horse is afraid of the sound of a gun, put 

 on him the Pulley Breaking Bridle. Have some one to 

 take a gun and snap caps some distance from him, 

 gradually going nearer, and repeating until it can be 

 done over his body. Then have him go farther from 



