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Training the Work Horse 



If at any time the horse should become excited 

 and refuse to stand, allow him to touch the pole 

 with his nose, and gradually work back over him 

 again. After he has become perfectly submissive 

 to the pressure on all parts of his body, it is a good 



Fig. 11. — Poling the head and nose. 



plan to place the pole under the tail, as this will 

 teach him to stand while the crupper is being ar- 

 ranged. To do this, stand a little to one side and 

 with the pole touch both hind legs a short distance 

 above the hocks. With the left hand, carefully 

 raise the tail, and with the right hand gently work 

 the pole upward a few inches ; pause a moment and 



