74 TAMING HORSES. 



upon the halter, when you scare him, and conse- 

 quently will stand still afterwards, when hitched 

 by the bridle. 



THE MEXICAN MODE OF PREVENTING A 

 HORSE FROM BREAKING HIS BRIDLE. 



The Mexicans, when they ride out, always carry 

 a beautiful hair rope, hanging from their horse's 

 neck. Whenever they stop,.they hitch or tie their 

 horses by this rope ; and this simple method keeps 

 them from breaking their bridle-reins. I would 

 advise every one to do the same ; especially if he 

 stops long, is on a journey, or rides a stud. Mer- 

 chants and saddlers may, perhaps, not like this 

 advice, but I write for all. • They likewise sell 

 ropes. 



HOW TO MANAGE A HORSE THAT GETS 



THE STUDS, OR ONE THAT STOPS AND 



WILL NOT ADVANCE A STEP WHEN 



YOU PUT HIM TO A PLOUGH, &c. 



When your horse is harnessed, and put before 

 the plough, and you find it impossible to drive him 

 forward, either by gentle or rough means, drive 



