] 60 TAMING. 



after being quite tame on the other. All that was done by the 

 New Zealanders to their colt in the swamp (ol9) may be done 

 here. All that will be necessary to reconcile him to the touch, 

 or sight, or sound of any description of harness, or of any 

 vehicle may now be practised on him. The sensitive skin inside 

 his hind legs may be freely handled. All his superstitions about 

 taking liberties with his tail must be overcome. Show him that 

 you can even handle his sensitive lively ears, and his delicate eyes 

 without hurting him, and that he must trust you to do so whether 

 he likes it or not. 



" 359. — One of the most expeditious and elfectual means of 

 reconciling a horse to the application of all foreign bodies is, to 

 get a large piece of cloth or sacking, free from all buckles or 

 buttons, or hard seams, or anything that would hurt him, and 

 swing it roughly, with plenty of flourish, about every j)art of him. 

 Beat him all over with it, throw it at him, cover his head and eyes 

 over with it, and eifectually show him how harmlessly it may be 

 brought in contact with even his most ticklish and tender parts. 

 When reconciled to the cloth, get various kinds of skins or furs, 

 and use them in the same way. 



360. — Every article of male or female dress may be exhibited 

 and placed on any part of the horse, or the most glaring or 

 hideous costumes may be worn by those who ride on or scramble 

 over him. Take off your hat and swing it about his head, and 

 put it over his eyes. Do the same with your coat. Throw your 

 arras and legs about, near his head, and roll over on the ground. 

 Roll a bale of chaff, a barrel, or large logs near him. Wheel a 

 wheelbarrow, a bicycle, or a perambulator in his sight, and any 

 other common or uncommon object to which you wish him to be 

 reconciled. 



301. — You may next educate or "gentle" his ears, by pro- 

 ducing close to him every possible variety of sound. A drum, 

 some large empty tin, an iron tank, or any other noisy article may 

 be beaten round and about liini, and give him every possible 

 description of rough music. Strike matches and fire fusees or 

 pistols close to his head. Rattle chains or any description of 

 harness about him. A bell, a watchman's rattle, or a box with a 

 few loose stones in it. 



