HORSE SENSE. 



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erty of action and we can remove all other attachments and familiarize 

 ourselves, families, neighbors and friends with the young or aged ani- 

 mal, as seen in cut No. 69. 



Cut No. 69. 



EVERYBODY GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE HORSE 



AND HE WITH EVERYBODY. 



Notwithstanding the subject of our sketch is anxiously looking to- 

 wards the herd that he was but recently a member of, he is now seem- 

 ingly contented with the new situation, unhampered in any way except 

 that he is deprived of the use of his legs. While he is unable to go any- 

 where he has learned that he is not to be hurt in any way. The children, 

 lady with umbrella and men now are to be treated with indifference by 

 him. as he knows they mean no harm. In this condition all kinds of 

 objects can be brought to him and he can be made acquainted with any- 

 thing desired by his owner or handler, but this one thing must be en- 

 forced on the mind of every one coming in contact with him; that 

 he is not to be hurt or suddenly frightened under any circumstances. 



NATIVE NEW ZELANDER'S METHOD VERY CRUDE BUT 

 ABOUT THE SAME. 



The native New Zelander drives the subject to be handled into the 

 mire and while in a helpless condition they make themselves familiar 

 with the horse from every quarter. Men, women and children ride the 

 wild horse from ears to tail. They bring all kinds of objects to the horse 

 for his inspection, but they never give him pain and by the time they 

 have helped him from the quagmire the horse realizes that they are his 

 friends instead of enemies, and they make very reliable animals. 



HAVE THE EDGES OF THE SHACKLE-STRAPS ROUNDED. 



It must not be forgotten that the shackle-straps must be made very 



strong and have the edges nicely rounded or lined witli lamb's wool to 



