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and stitcMng two inches, having the loop prettj'- close 

 to the buckle ; then slip a one and one-half inch ring 

 over the outer strap, close up to the stitchiug ; then 

 proceed with the stitching, and close up. This finishes 

 the strap, which is to buckle around the ankle of the 

 forward foot. A strap or webbing fifteen feet in 

 length is buckled or tied in the ring, and carried be- 

 tween the girth and the body of the colt, and back 

 into the wagon, holding it with the lines in your 

 hands. All is now ready ; start up slowly, stopping 

 occasionally, while on the walk, pronouncing the 

 word " whoa," at the same time pulling up on the 

 foot strap. You will at once perceive that you have 

 the most perfect control over the colt's movements. 

 Should he attempt to run, catch his foot and bring 

 him to a stop ; don't halloo at the top of your voice, 

 but with a firmness say whoa. You may think your 

 colt would stumble and fall, but strange as it may ap- 

 pear to you, it is almost impossible when in that posi- 

 tion for him to fall, or even stumble while in motion. 

 The colt being unused to work, it will be necessary 

 to give him a short drive the first time,«asyou do not 

 want him to get leg-weary, and become sullen ; after 

 which you can give him short and lively drives un- 

 til he becomes way- wised, and obeys the rein and word 

 quickly. When he has by this means become accus- 

 tomed to being handled without scringing, or show- 

 ing signs of fear, you may then hitch him up 

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