HOBBLES. 



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The legs and feet can now be drawn down close to the abdomen, 

 which affords ample restraint. 



Figure 123 represents the method used in Vienna for re- 

 straining a horse in the dorsal position. It is similar in all re- 

 spects to the Berlin method, Figure 122, with the exception that 



Fig. 124. Pulley and Short Chain for Holding Hoi"ses on the Back 

 (English Hobbles). 



a broad back strap (a) is used instead of the webbing or rope. 

 This back strap (a) is 8 to 10 inches wide and made of leather. 

 In each end is a large metal triangle. To apply this back strap 

 (a) the horse is lifted by the tail until the back strap can be 

 slipped under. Then by webbing or leather straps around and 



