Hints on Colt-Breaking. loi 



corners is better than a round shape, as, 

 in the latter case, a horse can keep on 

 going away from yon, whereas, in a 

 square, you can get him into a corner. 



Take your whip in your left hand (a 

 good long whip that will reach all over 

 the place), and with your right commence 

 to lead him round and round the enclosure, 

 saying, " Come along," from time to time. 

 In a minute or two, cease holding him by 

 the head, and invite him to *^ come along," 

 as before. He will probably follow a step 

 or two, and then stop, as he has not the 

 slightest wish to follow you. Go back to 

 him, and if he will not come, gradually 

 pass down his near side till you get behind 

 him. He is sure to jump away, when you 

 must give him a sharp cut over the heels 



