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18 a temporary structure, the top of the horse's head comes 

 in contact with the timber above the moment its nose is 

 struck, causing the horse to rebound or reel to the full 

 extent, which accounts for the rough and bristle like tops of 

 the tail frequently to be seen, and is the effect of collision 

 with the rear of the stall. All the brushing and combing 

 that can be done will not make these broken bristles lie down 

 or wear any other appearance than that of having been 

 gnawed by rats. When the collar is thus pulled forcibly 

 from the head, another event frequently occurs in the heat 

 of temper, or (to use a milder term) under the impulse of the 

 moment — that the collar is either thrown upon the floor, or, 

 in no gentle mood, landed in the manger (which, of course, 

 means wear and tear) during the process of fixing the head 

 stall or halter. 



That the above illustrations of the results of rough 

 and ready treatment are facts, and occur every day, is 

 well known, and the writer (from many opportunities in 

 connection with his business and sundry other surround- 

 ings) can vouch for and verify any illustrations a personal 

 interview may suggest, and he, at the same time, places 

 before his readers his own system of taking the collar off, 

 which puts any and all of the items or results before 

 mentioned out of the question, and renders the possibility 

 of a horse slipping backward upon its haunches unlikely. As 

 before intimated the collar is the most important part of the 

 whole set, both to fit and in wear, and the putting on and 

 taking off, if not done carefully, is seriously calculated to 

 affect the temper of the horse. 



It is not necessary to stand directly in front of the horse 

 for drawing the collar off; the quickest, quietest, and safest 

 method is to stand a little to the near side, bringing the 

 collar close up to the ears with the right hand only (after it 

 has been reversed or turned over the way of the mane) ; the 

 left hand is placed up the face with a quiet rub, which 

 humours the temperament of the horse, then, by leaning 

 stiffly to the steed and pressing the collar towards the 

 operator, he becomes, as it were, for the moment, a part of 

 the horse, and with this assistance, a little twist of the 

 head is given, and the collar glides or falls quietly upon the 

 left arm, without having caused the least confusion, and this 

 is done much easier and in shorter time than the bun ogling: and 



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helpless way of hanging at the horse's head with both hands 

 to the collar. The improved system is looked upon bv the 



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