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mouth may be discontinued and only the halter method used, as seen 

 in cut No. 96. 



Cut No. 96. 

 HALTER ATTACHMENT FOR KICKER, TROTTER, PACER OR 



RUNAWAY. 



To use this to the best advantage, a good strong over-head check 

 rein must be of the first consideration, next a strong halter, a pulley as 

 used in the former attachment for the confirmed kicker as seen at (a) 

 in the cut, and supporting strap from the hock-band to the back strap 

 of the harness, to keep "the hock-strap in position. Now if everything 

 is strong and the hock-bands well protected with felt or sheep-skin wool 

 to protect the skin from chafing, we are in good shape for correcting 

 many of the bad habits of the horse, such as bolting, breaking in 

 trotting and pacing, kicking or running. As long as the legs of the 

 horse are working alternately, everything will be running smoothly; but 

 the instant they act simultaneously the horse "gets it in the neck." That 

 is, every time the horse breaks his gait or kicks, the effect is instantly felt 

 in the neck from the sudden pull on the halter, which the horse very 

 soon learns to respect and consequently behave himself as a good horse 

 should, without punishment from his driver. It is a part of his harness, 

 and always works at the opposite end of the animal with the most em- 

 phasis, and without a movement on the part of the driver. It is not 

 as unsightly and is less dangerous to the horse than hobbles. To be ap- 

 preciated it must be properly used. 



CLOSING INJUNCTION. 



Before closing our remarks in regard to all the preceding ap- 

 pliances for the sure and safe education of our horses, we would again 

 impress on the reader's mind that a knowledge of the methods are of 

 more importance than to know how to make and adjust the means. 

 They go hand in hand and they must be used humanely, or the objects 

 aimed at will be utter failures. We naturally consider these the very 

 best appliances, properly used, to persuade the horse to become man's 

 willing servant, that we have ever had anything to do with. They can 

 be used without scarcely any inconvenience to the action of the horse, 

 and. if required, can be put into immediate effect with the very best 

 results. 



