156 EESTKAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 



lasso is cast and the horse caught by a loop around the neck (a). 

 The rope (b) is then wrapped two or more times around the 

 fore legs below the knee (c) (d). This pulls the legs together. 

 By traction (f ) on free end of rope (e) the horse is unbalanced 

 and falls from the effects of its own efforts at resistance. 



Galvayne's "One Man' Method of Casting a "BroncJio." 



Figure 185 represents the method of Galvayne for casting 

 a broncho by one man. A strong halter is applied and the halter 

 strap (e) secured to a post or tree with a double hitch knot (f ) 

 so that it cannot slip up or down. jSTow jerk the looped end 

 of the casting rope under the animal towards the near side. 

 Take the other end of the rope, walk quietly around the back 

 of the animal with it, and pass it through the loop, thus making 

 a slip loop. Then pull the end of the rope (c) until the noose 

 is reduced to a suitable size and jerk it quickly upward, around 

 both hind legs above the hocks ; then draw the legs close together 

 by making more traction on free end of rope (c). Stand on 

 the near side, slightly to the rear, and continue to pull strongly. 

 The horse will kick and otherwise resist at first, but will soon 

 sit down upon its haunches and subsequently roll over on its 

 side. The horse can now be secured with the casting rope, or 

 hobbles may be applied for that purpose. 



