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METHODS OF SUBJECTION. 



ing a horse on even A^eiy hard ground without bruising the 

 knees or other parts, still it is very important, and adds 

 greatly to the ease of throwing to have good soft ground. 

 The best is that which is free from stone, Avith thick, soft 

 sod, as an orchard or meadow, a ploughed field, or a place 

 liberally covered with straw or manure. Presuming that 

 such a place has been selected, stand almost in front of the 



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Fig. 26. — Usual position of a Horse that resists strongly before being tlirown. 



horse at the right, have a firm hold of the cord about seven 

 or eight feet from the shoulder, and pull gently, but firmly. 

 This will draw the head back to the side, and the body being 

 thereby thrown out of balance, the horse is forced to fall 

 over with a rolling motion on his side. If during the first 

 trial he resists, let him have his own way a little while, and 

 when in a good position, pull quickly, and he can be easily 

 forced off his balance and made to fall over. If a strong- 



