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Another method of restraining one hind leg by side line, 

 Figure 38, is by tying the %-inch rope around the neck (f ) (e), 

 then pass rope (c) down to and around the pastern (a) which 

 you desire to restrain. If you use a hobble strap the rope (c) 

 is simply passed through the ring. Raise foot by making 

 traction on free end of rope (d). Fix rope to prevent slipping 

 by making one or two wraps (b). 



Restraining one hind leg by means of surcingle and rope 

 is done by (Figure 39) wrapping rope (b) (d) twice around 

 fore legs below elbows, then fix by tying. Now bring rope upward 



Fig. 39. Restraining One Hind Leg by IVIeans of Surcingle and Rope. 



through ring in surcingle (c) ; then pass rope downward and 

 backward to pastern of leg which you desire to restraiu. If 

 hobble strap is used pass rope through ring. If no hobble strap 

 is used simply wrap the rope around pastern (e), raise 

 foot by making traction on rope (f). 



Merillat's side line. Figure 40, consists of a hobble strap, 

 a %-inch rope 20 feet long,, and a special leather collar. The 

 rope is attached to the bottom of collar (c). Collar is then put 

 on horse, after which carry rope (d) down to and through 



