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EESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 



end of the rope is passed downward and around near hind 

 pastern (d), then back to and through loop (a) in main rope. 

 This rope is now held in the operator's right hand (c). The 

 operator at this time is standing on the near side of the Horse ; 



Fig. 165. First Positron Russi'an One Man Method of Casting and 

 Securing a Horse. 



his right elbow is supported by the horse's loins. The halter 

 rein is grasped firmly and held in the left hand. By making 

 traction on end of rope (c) the near hind foot is lifted off the 

 ground and drawn somewhat to the off side, Eigure 166. By 

 traction on halter rein the head is drawn around to the shoulder ; 

 then by pressing down Avith elbow on loins the horse is caused 

 to drop down on his haunches, and later to lie down on the 

 near side, Figure 167. If it is desired to secure the animal, the 

 same can easily and quickly be done by first drawing the near 

 hind leg well forward and fixing it there by tying main rope 

 to collar rope, then carry the rope (e) back to and around 

 off hind pastern, draw it forward and fix by tying to collar rope. 



