HORSE-TRAINING MADE EASY. 27 



few more sharp pulls upon the cord; this discon- 

 certs him. Repeat this lesson a few times, and he 

 will soon learn to stand quiet while you are har- 

 nessing him. 



KICKING WHILE GROOMING. 



Horses of a high nervous temperament are 

 frequently addicted to this habit. This, like 

 kicking in harness, is brought on by careless oi 

 rough handling. The cord here too is a powerful 

 instrument of control. Having secured the head, 

 use the brush and currycomb in the most gentle 

 manner for several days, particularly about such 

 parts as he manifests the most tenderness. 



KICKING IN SINGLE HARNESS. 



Previous to putting the animal in harness, take 

 the cord, put the small loop over the under jaw, 

 pass the rope over the neck from the oflf side and 

 through the small loop upon the near side; 

 give him a few quick pulls, which calls his atten- 

 tion to you. Put the harness upon him, having 

 a ring or loop upon the top of the bridle B and 

 a ring H secured to the back strap, about six 

 inches from the crouper. You now take a small bit, 

 attach to either ring a strong leathern strap about 

 half an inch wide, pass these straps A, A, A, A, 

 up over the flic« to the ring B in the bridle, 

 down through the terrets in the saddle, and back 

 through the ring H, then bring them down at 

 right angles, across the quarters and secure them 

 to the shafts on either side, in such a manner as 



