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the rings on the right side, then on up and over the 

 back, and the harness is completed (Fig. 64). 



When ready to throw the horse, first strap up the 

 left foreleg (Fig. 65). Next have the assistant lead 

 the horse a step forward and as he lifts his foot 

 draw it up against the breast by pulling on the rope 

 (Fig. 66). Pull steadily on the rope; if the horse rears, 



Fig. 66. — Rarey's throwing harness, second position. 



keep his foot drawn up and he will come down on 

 his knees, when to lay him down is simply a matter of 

 pushing him over (Fig. 67). Keep pulling on the 

 rope, otherwise he may surprise you by quickly 

 jumping to his feet. While in this position you can 

 do anything you like. Shoot fire crackers, guns, rat- 

 tle cans, run up to him with an automobile or trac- 

 tion engine or the like. He soon learns that if he 



