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Harnessing the Colt 



The humane collar differs in shape from any of 

 the others. It consists of a metal frame and two 

 broad leather pads, one for either shoulder (Fig. 

 96, 1). Some of the points made for it are: that 

 the pulling surface is properly distributed ; the horse 

 can pull a load easier because the pulling surface is 

 greater than in the old-style hame collar ; the burden 



Fig. 96. — Patent collars. 1, Humane ; 2, Pneumatic ; 3, Steel. 



of pulling comes about the lower shoulder joint, giving 

 the horse a chance to step without bruising the 

 joint where most bruises come ; there is no pressure 

 on the thin skin and flesh over the shoulder-blades, 

 where so much trouble is caused with old-style 

 collars ; there is no pressure at all on top of the 

 neck, on the wind pipe or breast to shut off the horse's 

 breathing; and that it is less trouble to put on and 

 take off as well as to fit any horse perfectly at all 

 times by simple adjustment. 



