— 163 — 



Another good way of breaking a horse to the cars, is to hitch yonr 

 horse up beside a heavy team horse, where he cannot get away, and 

 after he has been driven up to the cars four or five times he is then 

 safe to drive to your single wagon. 



Question. How would you break a shier ? 



Answer. I would first place upon him my double safety strap, 

 which is thoroughly described elsewhere, and make him thoroughly 

 acquainted with the beating of drums, the rattling of tin pans, floating 

 the " Star Spangled Banner," and the shooting ofi' firearms, fire 

 crackers, music, &c., by driving him right up to them and giving 

 him to understand he will not be hurt. And by repeating this lesson 

 every day, for three or four days, your horse has become thoroughly 

 conversant with them and will never show fear when approaching 

 them. Always in giving these lessons to your horse, bear in mind 

 that you must be very careful that none of the devices you use must 

 hit him in such a manner as to cause pain. 



