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on the rope, and the horse is thrown back upon his 

 haunches. I have seen fine horses so injured across 

 the loins bj adopting this plan of throwing them, 

 that they were never again fit for use. 



Another plan is t-o put a pair of tongs upon his 

 nose, then a I'ope to the ankle of one of his hind feet, 

 and through a ring made fast to his tail ; his foot is 

 drawn back; and made fiast to the side of the 

 shop. 



Now, I ask any man if there is any common sense 

 in employing such means by which to shoe a wild 

 horse. If a horse struggles, which he is sure to do, 

 he must get badly injured. In shoeing a bad horse, 

 never confine him. Get a small cord, about ten feet 

 in length, place it around his neck and into his mouth, 

 just as recommended for halter breaking, balking, 

 &c. All it will cost you is five cents, and by its use 

 you can shoe the worst of the kind without trouble. 

 In attempting to raise the foot, if the horse should 

 rear or attempt to kick, let go the foot and give him a 

 sudden pull with the cord ; then pat him on the neck, 

 saying, "Ho ! boy ; ho, boy ;" then hold the cord in 

 your hand, and with the right pick up his foot. If 

 he does not stand quiet, put his foot down, and give 

 him two or three sudden pulls with the cord. Handle 

 him in that manner ten minutes, and he will not dare 

 to move. Smiths, in many places, have said they 

 would not be deprived of the use of the above plan 

 for one hundred dollars. 



