CHOKIxNG THE HORSE 



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way the hair lies, fondle him in various ways, and 

 he will be completely subdued. You should not at- 

 tempt to fondle him, however, until you are satisfied 

 that he has got over the excitement which the 

 choking caused in him. It is only necessary in ex- 

 treme cases to repeat the operation of choking, as 

 no horse can effectually resist its terrible effects. 



It should be constantly borne in mind that the 

 operator must not be boisterous or violent, and that 

 the greatest possible degree of kindness is abso- 

 lutely essential. When the horse is prostrate he 

 should be soothed until his eyes show that he has 

 become perfectly tranquil. 



Another process of choking is described by the 

 above engraving. After tying up your horse to the 

 manger, make friends with him by some one of tlie 

 coaxing processes heretofore given, and when you 

 get him in tliorough good humor with vou, be2:in the 



