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around the wagon or sleigh, and let him examine 

 every part of it. Then back him into the shafts ; 

 stand on the left side of your colt ; have the strap 

 or webbing attached to the right fore foot, and over 

 the back, holding it constantly in your hand. Now 

 gently lift the shafts and make him fast. If- he should 

 attempt to move, the word whoa, and the use of the 

 foot strap, would quiet him. Now step to the right 

 side, take the foot strap, pass one end over the belly- 

 band of the harness, and carry it back on the right 

 side of the wagon, over the hold-back strap, using 

 that as a third rein in your hand. You see now that 

 you are all safe. If he attempts to run, pull upon 

 this strap, which instantly throws him on three legs, 

 therefore he is obliged to stop ; if he attem23ts to run 

 back, the same remedy stops him ; if he attempts to 

 kick, call his attention to his forwaad foot instantly. 



Now all that is necessary is to be careful, and use 

 a little common sense in teaching your colt what you 

 v/ant him to do. In a very short time you have 

 a colt that you can recommend as properly broken, 

 safe and kind for any one to drive, which is almost 

 the first question asked by the purchaser. 



I have now taken you through the whole list of 

 training your colt, and hope you will never lose sight 

 of all the important principles of my system — Pa- 

 tience, Perseverance, and Kindness, with a good share 

 of Firmness, and also remember that colts should be 

 trained not hroken. Train a colt in the way he should 

 go, and ho will never need breaking. Do not do as 



