HORSE-TRAINING MADE EASY. 103 



Never bleed a horse when the membrane Uning 

 the nose presents a bluish appearance, as it de- 

 notes a debilitated condition of the system; under 

 such circumstances the animal wants a liberal 

 diet, and strong tonic treatment. 



Never drench a horse if it can be avoided, but 

 always administer medicine in the form of ball or 

 powder. The anatomical structure of the horse's 

 throat renders drenching exceedingly dangerous. 



Drenching is the best way of administering 

 medicine to cattle. 



To ball a horse properly, take the tongue in 

 the left hand, bringing it out on the off-side of 

 the mouth, then take the ball in the right hand 

 botween the thumb and first two fingers, pass it 

 o/er the curve of the tongue, and let it go; do 

 not be in too much of a hurry, or you will be 

 likely to foil in giving it. 



Never feed corn or corn meal to horses which 

 are not in a healthy condition. 



