222 Training Wild and Subduing Vicious Horses 



training wild and vicious horses. It consists of a 

 strong breast-band and breeching provided with 

 a heavy ring on either side and supported by two 



Fig. 72. — The straight-jacket. This apphance must be made very- 

 strong. 



straps, one passing over the back at the withers, the 

 other in front of the hips. The breast-band is 

 lowered, passing around the forelegs close to the 

 chest, while the breeching is lowered, passing around 

 the hind legs below the quarters. At first the breast- 



