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with some soft wadding twisted round it, 

 if the animal is to be led any distance, 

 as, otherwise, the tail would become 

 chafed and sore. 



If you tie him in this position to a 

 stout post, you can very readily accustom 

 him to any sights or sounds that you 

 wish him to make acquaintance with, as 

 he cannot get away, and will very soon 

 learn that you do not hurt him. 



A horse that is difficult to put in a 

 train should be treated in this way 

 for a day or two previously, and he will 

 then readily follow wherever you lead 



him. 



Place in the mouth of a horse that is 

 difficult to clip, the Indian war-bridle, and 

 he will be then a great deal more tract- 



