Fitting the Harness 



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may be trouble and the horse ruined for all time. 

 When convenient, use harness that has been in con- 

 stant use. It should be so adjusted as to fit per- 

 fectly. The collar should receive attention, as it is 



Fig. 13. — The young horse becoming familiar with the harness. 



by means of this that the horse exerts his power. 

 (For discussion on fitting harness see page 317.) 



A careful examination of the shoulders and quar- 

 ters of the horse must be made from time to time. 

 Oftentimes the collar that fits perfectly in the begin- 

 ning soon becomes too large, due to the horse losing 

 flesh. The untrained horse's flesh is very tender, 

 and the friction of the harness often produces sore- 



