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EESTEAINT OF DOMESTIC AjSTIMALS. 



Fig. 182. Lasso and Loop Rope Method of Casting a "Broncho" — Sec- 

 ond Position. 



its fore feet, after which the loop is closed around the pasterns. 

 Figure 182, by making quick and substantial traction on the 

 free end (h) of rope. The horse will continue his efforts at 

 resistance for a short while ; however, it will finally become 

 unbalanced and fall flat-sided to the ground, with its head 

 extended by traction on neck rope, Figure 183. If suffoca- 

 tion is threatened the neck loop (d) may be relaxed. The hob- 

 bles are now applied and the animal secured in the usual man- 

 ner. 



Figure 184 represents the lasso method of casting a broncho. 

 This method is used when a tree or post is not available. The 



Fig. 183. Lasso and Loop Rope Method of Casting a "Broncho" — Third 



Position. 



