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cord, and you can control him as you please. Step 

 back from your horse ; do not get forward or back of 

 him, but stand to one side, about opposite to the 

 shoulder ; at the same time give him a sudden con- 

 vulsive pull, and then let your cord hang loose. If 

 he should prance and jump to the opposite side of 

 you, give him another pull the same as before. Do 

 not pall your cord, thinking to drag him after you 

 by steady pulling, bat give him a few convulsive 

 pulls, after which let your cord slacken ; and by ex- 

 ercising him in that manner for ten or fifteen min- 

 utes, he will very promptly step up by your side, no 

 matter in what direction you may turn. Eemove 

 your cord, buckle on your halter, and you can lead 

 him quietly just where you like. 



nitcliiiig- tlie Colt in Sta,ll the First Time. 



After halter-breaking your colt, it is then necessary 

 to give him a rest before working him farther, and 

 to hitch him in the stall for the first time observe the 

 following rule : Examine your stable very closely, 

 in order to ascertain that there are no loose or broken 

 plank in the floor, also see that the rack, manger, 

 and lining of the stall is sound and all right. All is 

 now in readiness ; lead him quietly up to the stall. 

 If he shows any sign of fear, let him stop for a few 

 moments ; talk gently ; also pat him on the neck. By 

 so doing, yoa will dispel his fears, and he will quietly 

 pass into the stall. Kow for the plan of hitching 

 him. K you should hitch him with the tie-strap, as 



