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above, into the mouth, and the webbing to the- foot, 

 or both if necessary ; for my experience in handling 

 horses has convinced me that some horses have the 

 strength and will, to run a fourth of a mile on three 

 feet ; that is the reason why, in some cases, I use the 

 long strap attached to both feet. In that case you 

 disconcert them at once. If the colt is very head- 

 strong wliQ^i frightened, place the webbing to both 

 forward feet, and cord in the mouth. Also with open 

 bridle, so he can see all around him. Take a dog into 

 the wagon with you ; as you are driving quietly along 

 toss the dog out on the same side you are driving 

 your colt. If he attempts to kick and run, give him 

 a sudden pull with the cord ; at the same time take 

 his feet from him, saying whoa. Get out, pat and 

 caress him ; then repeat it again. A few lessons will 

 break him. 



Pavring; in tlte Stall. 



Get a common trace chain, about two feet long ; 

 fasten it to the leg that he paws with, just above the 

 knee, with a hame strap, and let the chain swing to 

 the side of the leg. He will soon be glad to keep it 



still. 



Kicking in the Stall. 



Some horses acquire this vice from mere irritabil- 

 ity, and uneasiness in the stall. If the horse kicks 

 with but one foot, he can be broken ver^easy, by 

 attaching a wooden clog to the ankle of the foot that 



