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The point accomplished of making the horse gentle in 

 one position to be handled and poled, it must be carried to 

 driving in harness, which is the real point to be attained ; 

 for however gentle the horse may be at this stage, he may 

 still resist with great recklessness when driven to wagon. 

 In many cases, if thoroughly subdued, he may be safely 

 put to a wagon and driven ; but if at all doubtful this should 



Fig. 136. — As the desperate kicker sometimes resists when 

 subjected to First Method. 



not be attempted, as in the event of kicking successfully a 

 great point is lost. To break a horse reliably of kicking, 

 means that there will be no inclination to kick in any posi- 

 tion, no matter how irritated. 



Now put on the harness, tie up the tugs and breeching 

 straps, and run the reins through the shaft-bearers. The 

 point in driving is to disconcert and control the horse suffi- 

 ciently by the power of the bit, so that he can be controlled 

 and driven by the restraint of the reins. The most power- 



