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METHODS OF SUBJECTION. 



twenty-four feet long. (Finding it difficult to get cord of 

 the proper size, strength, and smoothness, I have been com- 

 pelled to have it manufac- 

 tured for me especially for 

 the purpose, and can supply 

 orders by mail at a reason- 

 able price.) Tie a hard knot 

 at one end, and a loose tie or 

 knot about eighteen or twenty 

 inches from this end. Bring 

 around the neck and slip the 



end knot through the loose 



Fig. 46.-Touchmg the Horse's quarters tie aS for first form of War 

 with pole while the cord is on. 



Bridle. Stand a little in front 

 and left of the head, bring the cord through the mouth and 

 pass it over the head where the halter rests, pulling down 

 gently ; thence through the mouth again and hold firmly 

 with the left hand, while with the right it is again passed 

 over the head» and 

 pulled down as before. 

 (See cuts 43, 44.) So 

 repeat to the end of 

 the cord, winding not 

 very tightly. Always 

 use care to bring it 

 over the tongue so jis 

 not to tangle or bruise 

 it. Now take another 

 cord and tie to the first 

 one, so that when 

 pulled down the knot will come on either side of the head, 

 not at the top, or in the mouth. Draw this cord as tightly 



Fig. 47. 



-Manner in which some horses kick 

 when touched with pole. 



