388 TRICK HORSES. 



TO SHAKE HANDS. 



This is easily accomplished by tying a short 

 strap or piece of cord to the forward foot below 

 the fetlock; then stand directly in front of the 

 horse, and hold the end of the strap in your 

 hand, and say, " Shake hands, sir." After which 

 pull immediately upon the strap, which will bring 

 his foot forward, and which you are to accept as 

 shaking hands ; then, of course, you must caress 

 and feed him, and keep him repeating, until, when 

 you make the demand, he will bring the foot 

 forward in anticipation of having it pulled up. 



HOW TO MAKE A HORSE BOW. 



Prick him in the breast with a pin, till he 

 throws his head down and up the least bit ; then 

 take the pin away, and caress him kindly ; repeat 

 for a few times, until when you stand back and 

 attract his attention, he will nod his head, expect- 

 ing a prick in the breast. 



