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position). It will be observed that the operator stands on the 

 near side with his breast pressing firmly against thorax of 

 horse. The halter rein (f) is held in right hand (e). The 

 near fore leg is flexed and fixed by means of knee strap (d) 

 (c). A loop in end of main rope is placed around off fore pas- 

 tern; then passed upward (b) and held in right hand (h). The 

 horse is now caused to move and the rope is tightened, which 

 prevents extension of off fore leg and puts animal down on its 

 knees, Figure 172. The head is now drawn around to side 

 and the horse topples over flat-sided, Figure 173. By holding 

 head (e) off the ground, and rope (c) tight, the animal is pre- 

 vented from regaining its feet. If more restraint is desired the 

 hobbles or casting harness can be applied and used for that 

 purpose. 



Magner's Method. 



In order for one man to cast and secure a horse by the 

 method of Magner, a special harness or "rig" is necessary. For 

 this purpose Magner has designed a leather "rig," Figure 174, 

 and an improvised rope one. Figure 175. They are similar in 

 design and their result is the same. The only difference is in the 

 material used. The surcingle of the leather rig should be 3 



Fig. 174 Magner's Leather Casting Rig. 



