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down a strong stake or post, at the very place 

 where he stops. Let it be so strong that he can- 

 not break it by pulling. Then put a rope upon 

 him equally strong ; tie him rather short. Take 

 out your watch, if you have one ; if not, look at 

 the sun. Let him remain in this position for 

 twelve houi-s, without eating or drinking. If the 

 days are short, I would advise you to tie him a 

 little before sun-set, and let him remain all night. 

 Go to him, untie him, and then speak to him to go 

 on. He will undoubtedly advance. Make him 

 plough two or three rounds ; then unharness him, 

 and give him something to eat, after having wa- 

 tered him, and put him again in the plough, should 

 he stop again, do with him as at first, and let him 

 stand nine or ten hours. It is rare that you have 

 to repeat the operation : almost all horses go after 

 the first time they have been thus managed. 



HOW TO TEACH A HORSE TO LIE DOWN 

 AT THE WORD OF COMMAND. 



Tie up the horse's right foot with a handkerchief, 

 or a buckled strap, or something that is not so 

 hard, as a common rope. Hold him close by the 

 bridle-reins. Then take a small stick in your 

 right hand, and strike gently upon the horse's left 



