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FEAR..— ITS EFFECTS. 



the robe cannot be brought near tlie horse with safety by 

 the control of the War Bridle, the resistance must be over- 

 come by First or Second Methods of Subjection. The 

 Breaking Rig, if available, Avould be still simpler and bet- 

 ter. Occasionally there may be found cases in which the 

 intensest fear may be shown, for Avhich the treatment should 

 be made exceptionally careful and thorougli. Cases 5 and 



Fig. 115. — Lettiug colt feel and smell of an umbrella. 



7, referred to at the close of this chapter, are good illus- 

 trative subjects. 



When treated by Second Method, the horse may strike 

 and kick so recklessly as the robe is brought near, it may 

 be necessary to hang it upon the end of a pole to bring it 

 near the head with safety. It will aid greatly to give the 

 horse apples, etc., after submitting. 



Umbrella or Parasol. 



For an ordinary case of a horse being afraid of an um- 

 brella or parasol, bring one while closed, gently to the nose, 

 passing it back over the head and neck ; then open it a lit- 



