52 THE STOCK ownp:r s adviser. 



man's feelings of protection and secnrity, and lie can have no 

 fear or doubt, because never taught to doubt by deception. 



The stock-raiser should decide what his colt is best suited for, 

 what place he shall fill, and then conduct the whole process of 

 training with a view to the especial purpose selected. It may be 

 laid down, as a rule, that the colt is susceptible of training for 

 whatever service is desired of him, and that no failures would 

 occur if his peculiar adaptedness were properly studied and un- 

 derstood. We may mould and fashion his disposition, control 

 his actions, teach him obedience and submission, and habituate 

 him to the performance of whatever duty is deemed best for him. 

 If properly trained, he will be safe and true and free from vice 

 in almost every instance. The colt now should frequently have 

 his legs lifted, his head and ears handled, his neck and body 

 stroked. All this he should be perfectly familiar with before 

 weaning. The bridle may now be put on, simply allowing him 

 to champ the bit awhile on the first occasion. After he has be- 

 come accustomed to wearing it by having it put on three or four 

 times, he may be lead about with it a little longer and further 

 each time. The first few times this is done it should be by the 

 side of his mother, and while she is being led along; then he may 

 follow at a little distance behind her, and presently he may be 

 taken a few paces in advance of her. 



HOW TO LEAD THE COLT WITH A BROKE HORSE. 



Having the mare and colt in the stable, attach a second strap 

 to the colt's 1 iridic or halter, and lead the mother u]> alongside 

 him. Then get on the broke horse and take one strap around his 

 breast under the martingale (if he has any on), holding it in your 

 left hand. This will prevent the colt from getting back too far. 

 Take the other strap in your right hand to prevent his running 

 ahead; then turn him about in the stable, and if the door is wide 

 enough, ride out with him in that position ; if not, take the broke 

 horse out first pnd stand his breast up against the door, then lead 

 the colt to the same spot and take the straps as before directed, 



