238 Training Wild and Subduing Vicious Horses 



If the horse continues to resist when the noise 

 approaches him, attach the throwing harness (p. 212) 

 and lay him down. Then begin the noise again, 

 moving round and round him, but gradually coming 

 nearer, until at last the noise is over his body (Fig. 78). 

 During this time it is necessary for the man holding 



Fig. 78. — Familiarizing the wild horse with strange objects and with noise. 



the safety rope to keep it tight, or the horse may 

 surprise him by bounding to his feet. After the 

 animal becomes perfectly submissive to the racket 

 while lying on the ground, let him up, but continue 

 the noise. If he still resists, lay him down again. 

 Repeat until he becomes submissive while standing. 

 Now famiUarize him with such objects as bags 



