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As a signal you should snap the whip to the right, 

 but without touching the animal, as the command 

 is given. In a similar manner repeat the process of 

 stopping and starting three or four times. Do not 

 wait until the horse gets stubborn, but use the guy 

 rope and use it severely, on the slightest intimation 

 that the animal does not want to go when com- 

 manded. Continue this work for half an hour each 

 day for three or more consecutive days, unless the 

 horse shows by his submission that he is willing to do 

 as you wish. 



If the horse is rather game and fights the guy rope, 

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

 and lay him down. While down, snap the whip to 

 the right and left and over his body but do not touch 

 him. After he becomes submissive, let him up and 

 proceed as before. If desired, the tail-rope (p. 219) 

 may be used and the animal made to go round and 

 round until he goes down. While down, snap the 

 whip about him, then let him up and proceed as 

 suggested. 



During this training process, rely less and less on 

 the appliance and more and more on the lines, whip 

 and voice. The object should be to dispense with 

 the guy rope and double safety as soon as possible. 

 This can be accomplished gradually by attaching 

 the guy rope to the bit and lastly by removing it al- 

 together. It is a good plan, however, to carry the 

 appliance for some time. Should he refuse to go, 



