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repeating until it can be done over the body, neck, and 

 head, occasionally patting and rubbing the head and neck 

 with the hand ; then repeat, putting in small charges of 

 powder and coming nearer, and so continue until a full 

 charge can be fired over or near the horse, as desired. 



Hogs and Dogs. 



Sometimes a dog or hog by running under a colt will 

 excite intense fear. If very bad, get good control by sub- 

 jecting to First and Second Methods, and drive around in 

 harness in a small yard where th re are hogs until they will 

 not attract attention. Next, hitch to a wagon, and repeat 

 the driving slowly. These cases usually require several 

 repetitions of treatment. 



Railroad Cars. 



When a horse has been frightened by a locomotive or 

 train of cars, it is sometimes a very difficult matter to over- 

 come the fear, mainly on account of the inability to control 

 the movement of the cars. The simplest and best course 

 for all average cases will be about as f Hows : — 



Drive the horse around in harness, so far away from 

 the engine as not to excite much fear, and gradually drive 

 back and forth in long circles, and closer, st ping ccasion- 

 ally to give a piece of apple, or something, talking and rub- 

 bing the head and neck awhile. Sometimes it may be ad- 

 visable to use the War Bridle ; but, as a general thing, it 

 would be better to teach him confidence by driving around 

 near the train. This should be repeated until he can be 

 driven around, and quite close, without offering resistance. 

 Now drive around to a wagon or sulky ; if to a wagon, get 

 one that will allow turning short circles without upsetting. 

 To work surely, it is necessary to work slowly. Of course 

 it will be necessary to have absolute control over the mouth. 



