306 Stable Vices and Whims 



ing with the pulley bridle if he resists. While this 

 requires considerable patient effort and tact, it should 

 be done before taking the difficult horse to the shop. 

 It is a good plan to take the appliance along the first 

 few times and attach it to remind the horse of his 

 helplessness. After putting the most difficult horse 

 through such a course, usually a few sharp jerks of 

 the pulley bridle while at the shop will serve to quiet 

 him while the blacksmith is working with his feet. 



STABLE WHIMS, THEIR CAUSE, AND HOW TO 



OVERCOME THEM 



Rolling. — Many horses have the habit of rolling 

 in the stable. This is somewhat dangerous for the 

 horse as he is likely to get fast, particularly if his stall 

 is rather narrow. When the horse attempts to roll 

 and stays over on his back, the stall is too narrow 

 for him to go on over, so he cannot get up, and as it 

 is often impossible for him to roll back, he gets fast. 

 The longer he struggles, while lying on his back, the 

 worse his condition becomes. This habit is due 

 perhaps to lack of opportunity to roll. The horse 

 should be turned to a paddock for a few minutes 

 each evening so that he may frolic. To overcome 

 the habit, secure a small ring and sew it in the top 

 of the halter. Suspend a small rope from a beam 

 or the ceiling so that it will hang directly over 

 the horse's shoulders when standing at the manger. 



