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remains perfectly quiet he will not be injured. 

 Many excellent horsemen put all horses through 

 this course, as it tends to make them steady in case 

 of an accident. 



Rope throwing. — There are two common rope 



Fig. 67. — Rarey's throwing harness, third position. 



hitches used in throwing the horse. In one the 

 rope only is used, while in the other, two straps, 

 about one foot long and provided with buckle and 

 ring, are needed. In the first method take a long 

 rope, double it at the middle and tie a knot forming 

 a loop about three feet long. Slip this loop over the 



