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KICKING. 



which, on each side, extend a small strap to the hip-straps, 

 and fasten short enough to prevent the tail from switching 

 around and catching the reins. 



Hip-Strap. 



If the horse is irritable around the hips, but drives all 

 right so long as restrained, or unable to bring the hind 



Fig. 164. — A simple method of keeping the head elevated 

 to prevent kicking while driving. 



parts up, simply strapping him down will sometimes be all 

 that is necessary to do in order to use him with safety. 

 The best way to do this is as follows : Attach a loop to the 

 harness between the hip and tail; through this pass a 

 strong two-inch strap with ends attached firmly to the 



