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BREAKING IX. 



anticipated. The plunges may continue for five, ten, or fifteen minutes, 

 seldom lono-ei-. But the colt must be allowed liis own time to lie down 



and succumb. Eventually he falls to either side, generally on the near 

 side. When down, extend the head and neck to the full extent hori- 



zontally. Handle the head, neck, body, Hmbs, and tail in succession until 

 the colt remains completely passive under the treatment, taking several 

 opportunities to sit down upon the forehand, the body, and the hind 



