HORSE-TRAINING MADE EAST. 55 



PULUNQ ON TH£ HALTEK. 



lead long enough to pass through the haltei- 

 ring then back between the forelegs and under a 

 surcingle, and tie with a slip-knot to one of the 

 hind feet, be careful that the halter ring is strong 

 enough to resist the pull ; now put him back, 

 and as he pulls, the halter draws both ways, upon 

 the head and on the hind foot ; he rarely makes 

 more than two or three attempts to pull back. 

 You may now approach him, and try your best 

 to set him back, whip him over the nose, throw 

 your hat in his face, a buffalo, or any other object 

 which he may fear, and all will fail to set him 

 back ; repeat this a few times, and he will give 



