CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 



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behind the horse iii front of stillo (over the loins and under 

 rump), and back behind the lower thigh; then across in front 

 of scrotum (k). After drawing the rope tight and hind feet 

 against abdomen, fix it around upper pastern (j) with two or 

 three half hitches. The horse is now turned over and the same 

 modus operandi proceeded with on the other side. 



It will be observed that the ropes are crossed both in front 

 and behind. To prevent them from slipping off the hips a back 

 rope may be applied. This back rope is attached to the crossed 

 ropes behind hips and to the collar loop on top of neck in front. 

 If it is desired to have the legs stretched wider part the same 

 can readily be done by inserting the Miles leg spreader between 

 the hind feet. 



Fig. 163. Cowie's Casting and Securing Harness — Improved. 



