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above the ankle (b), tben carried forward over the withers 

 (c) under the neck, across the chest, over shoulder (d) and 

 back to and under hind leg above hock (f). Extend the leg by 

 making traction on free end of rope (g). 



Dollar's method of securing the hind leg to the fore leg on 

 the same side, Figure 118, is by releasing the hind leg from 



Fig. 118. Dollar's Method of Securing the Hind Leg to the Fore Leg 

 on the Same Side. 



the hobble strap ; then loop the webbing around leg above the 

 hock (e) ; pass it forward between fore legs near the breast (d) ; 

 thence under the shoulder to opposite side, where it is held by 

 an assistant. The hind and fore legs are at this time crossed be- 

 low the knee of one and below the hock of the other. They are 

 to be held together in this position by another piece of webbing 

 forming figure "8." 



Liautard's method of securing the hind leg to the fore leg 

 on the same side. Figure 119, is by allowing all four legs to 

 remain in the hobble straps. Loop the plate-longe or web strap 

 around the fore leg below the knee ; from there it is carried 



