80 HORSE-TRAINING MADE EAST. 



THE LONG STRAP. 



This is a strap which buckles around the toot. 

 It has a ring in it, to which is buckled another 

 strap seven or eight feet long, or the short web 

 will answer the purpose. This is put upon the 

 right foot passing it under the girth (see engrav- 

 ing at foot of p. 79), or over the back for the 

 purpose of taking up the foot, when we want to 

 bring the animal upon his knees. 



TO TEACH A COLT TO FOLLOW YOU. 



Take the cord, using the small loop, give him 

 a few quick pulls right and left, then take your 

 position on one side opposite the shoulder, give a 

 quick pull upon the cord, which brings him to- 

 wards you; at the same time say, Come here, sir; 

 as he obeys, caress him. Repeat this until he 

 will come without the pull, then take your posi- 

 tion upon the other side and proceed in the same 

 way. You will soon have him so that he will 

 follow in any direction. 



TO TEACH A HORSE TO LIE DOWN. 



Take your position upon the near side ; strap 

 up the near fore foot, using the short strap ; have 

 a good strong bridle with cheek pieces, so as to 

 prevent the bit from pulling through the mouth. 

 Tie a knot in the bridle-rein over the neck, take a 

 short hold of the bridle-rein with the left hand, 

 the right hand holding the off rein ; now press 

 him backwards, and as you do so he comes down 



