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the leg. If the horse resists, punish him with the 

 bridle. Continue to work with the leg, punishing 

 with the bridle when he resists, until he becomes 

 submissive to the hand at the pastern. Lift the 

 foot; if he resists, tie one end of a rope about 



Fig. 87. — Gentling front foot with leg-strap. 



the pastern, pass the free end around the neck just 

 in front of the withers, draw the foot up and hold 

 it (Fig. 86). If he is game and fights this method, 

 strap up the left front foot as in throwing, by using 

 the surcingle and leg-strap (Fig. 87). Now lead him 

 about for a few minutes on three feet to teach him to 

 balance properly. If he attempts to settle down on 



