THIRD METHOD. 



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cord is not covered with bone. If a knife or other sharp 

 instrument were driven down at this point sufficiently to 

 penetrate it, it would 

 cause instant death. Bv 

 bringing gentle but firm 

 pressure upon this part, 

 we have one of the most 

 safe and reliable methods 

 of subjection knov^jn. It 

 is, however, like the other 

 methods, especially fitted 

 to a certain class of dis- 

 position and habit, not in- 

 frequently making it easy 

 to subdue horses upon 

 which the other methods 

 have failed ; such as nerv- 

 ous-tempered, courageous, strong-willed horses that will not 

 bear excitement or any freedom that would heat the blood. 

 It is a method of treatment that must be used with great 

 care and judgment. It is easy, of course, to put on press- 

 ure, but the point is to use it on cases for which it is 

 suited, and adapt it to conditions. Not enough pressure, 

 or applying it carelessly, would cause failure, while too 

 much pressure, or if continued too long, would not only be 

 abuse, but dangerous to life. 



I found by experience that by puUing sharply upon a 

 horse with the "Second Form of War Bridle," which 

 brings the force of the pull upon this point, would often so 

 unnerve and break up his confidence that, though pre- 

 viously he could not be touched around the feet or body, 

 he would now submit to it unconditionally. Also putting 



Fig. 43 — Method of applying the cord to 

 put on pressure. 



