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horse be trained thoroughly to the uses of the bit, 

 to the commands, and more especially to guide to 

 the right and to the left. In teaching these lessons, 

 proceed as suggested for the balker (p. 249). If the 

 horse refuses to go in any desired direction, pull him 

 to his knees and hold him there until he calms. If 

 he refuses again, have the assistant take up a posi- 

 tion in the direction you desire to go, and as you pull 

 the line have him jerk the horse in the desired direc- 

 tion with the guy rope. If the horse is game and 

 still resists, remove the double safety, attach the 

 throwing-harness and lay him down, holding him 

 there until he becomes aware of his helpless position 

 and gives in. Try again as before. If he still re- 

 fuses, attach the tail-rope and stupefy him. Free 

 his head and proceed as before. This alternate 

 lying down and going round and round soon con- 

 vince the most incorrigible horse of his absolute 

 helplessness. 



If the horse viciously refuses to turn in a certain 

 direction, say to the left, lay him down on the right 

 side with the throwing harness, then place a rope 

 halter on his head, pull his head around on his left 

 shoulder, and secure the lead-rope to the tail in such 

 a manner as to hold his head over his left shoulder. 

 Keep him in this position a few minutes, but watch 

 him closely to see that he does not injure himself, 

 as he will struggle violently to regain his feet. When 

 he becomes submissive free his head, let him up and 



