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METHODS OF SUBJECTION. 



frequent and quickly the reversing and turning, the better 

 the effect. In some cases it must be repeated rapidly 

 three, four, five, and even six times before it will be suc- 

 cessful. To do this successfully requires care and quick- 

 ness, and the horse should not be given freedom to run 

 against anything. After the horse has submitted, he should 

 be thoroughly poled all over, the feet handled, etc., until 

 there is entire indifference to it, then untied, and the same 



Fig. 40,— Taking up the colt's foot while tied — one of the tests in 

 determining his submission. 



handling repeated. If the treatment has been properly 

 carried out, there should be no difficulty at this point in 

 the handling, poling, mounting, etc. 



This method of subjection is the simplest, the most hu- 

 mane and effective, all things considered, that has yet been 

 discovered. It not only diverts the horse's brain from act- 

 ing, but matches his strength so perfectly against itself, 

 that lie can be made entirely helpless without producing 

 any pain or injury. It will effect the entire subjection 



