Training the Horse to Lead 



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use. The under side of the tail is very tender and 

 the roughened surface of the rope sometimes provokes 

 the horse to kick, particularly if nervous. With 

 such horses the quarters-hitch is to be preferred. 



The quarters-hitch. — Secure a small rope, or sash- 

 cord, and tie a large loop at one end. This loop 



Fig. 6. — The tail-hitch used in teaching the young horse to lead. 



should be of sufficient size so that when placed in 

 position on the horse it surrounds his quarters, leav- 

 ing the knot well forward, on the back. Pass the 

 free end along the back and through the ring on the 

 halter (Fig. 7). By pulling on this rope pressure 

 is brought on the quarters, and the animal moves 

 forward. This hitch has the advantage that the 



