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jaw into a knot to prevent it from pulling tightly upon the 

 nose. Stand opposite the shoulder, take a firm hold of the 

 hitching-part, and give a sharp, quick jerk, repeating at 

 slow intervals until the colt will step around promptly; 

 then repeat on the opposite side, gradually pulling more 

 on a line with the body until he will go right, left, or ahead 

 freely. The War Bridle, if available, is much more power- 

 ful and effective, and to be preferred. 



The following method will also teach a sullen colt to 

 follow instantly, though not so good to make follow by the 



Fig. 93. — Wrong way of teaching colt to lead by halter. 



halter, which is the real object to be attained : Take a 

 piece of cord twenty-two to twenty-five feet in length, 

 double, and place the center of it under the tail like a 

 crupper ; bring both ends forward, crossing and twisting 

 them once or twice over the back, and knot together in 

 front of the breast. Now catch the halter strap in the 

 left hand rather loosely, and, with the right hand, pull 

 upon the cord with a sharp jerk ; this will so excite and 

 frighten the colt that he will jump aliead, and after repeat- 

 ing once or twice, will follow anywhere. Should the colt 

 kick when the cord is pulled upon, it must not be repeated, 

 ;is it would teach the habit of kicking. At once take it 

 olf, and make a noose around the l)ody (as shown in cut), 



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