38 



RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 



shoulder (b) ; then carry rope (a) downward to and through 

 hobble ring (f). Instead of making traction forward the pull 

 is made from behind. This raises foot and draws it backward. 

 When using this method it is best to have an assistant to 

 support the animal. 



Another method of restraining the hind leg, Figure 45, is to 

 buckle heavy surcingle (a) around horse; then loop rope around 

 ankle (d) and fix it there in such a manner as to prevent the 

 rope from slipping. Now pass one free end (c) through ring 



^\x^ 



Fig. 45. Securing One Hind Leg Forward. 



of surcingle (b) on top of back; then carry rope (e) backwards 

 to and through tail loop (f). Make traction on front rope (j) 

 to raise foot and draw it forward. Then make traction on 

 back rope (g). In this position the animal is unable to move 

 the leg either forward or backward. 



Restraint of Both Hind Legs. 



The purpose of restraining both hind legs is to prevent the 

 animal from kicking. This method of restraint is demanded 



