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tender. You then go behind him, pulling quick 

 upon the cord. Handle him several times in 

 this way before putting him in harness ; he soon 

 yields promptly to the slightest pull upon the 

 cord. You may now harness him up ; and, as a 

 matter of safety, put the long web around the 

 near foot, and give it in charge of an assistant. 

 Let him take it in the buggy. With him, you 



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Btart on your journey ; if the animal attempts to 

 run, pull upon the lines, and he will generally 

 come down to his usual gait. ^Should he not 

 obey this gentle warning, fet your assistant take 

 np his foot by pulling the web. This throws him 

 upon three feet, and prevents his running. 

 Another method, more convenient and equally 



