PALLIATIVE TREATMENT. 



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If a colt of ordinaiy good character, give a short lesson 

 with the First Form of War Bridle, when the feet can be 

 taken up without difi&culty. The efficiency of this simple 

 method of control, in making colts submit to be rode, led, 

 or handled, is very remarkable ; and in no respect is it greater 

 than in allowing the feet to be taken up and handled. Pull 

 right and left sharply a few times with the War Bridle, or 

 sufficiently to make the colt come around without being 

 pulled upon ; then step back, holding the cord rather tight, 

 pass the right hand lightly down the hip and leg to the fet- 

 lock, and lift the foot gently ; at the same time, with the 



Fig. 177. — As the horse will stand after treatment. 



left hand, press hard against the hip, so as to throw ,the 

 weight of the body upon the opposite leg, which will enable 

 taking up the foot more easily. If sensitive, lift it but a 

 few inches at first, and then let it rest again upon the 

 ground ; then again slide the hand lightly down the limb, 

 and lift a little higher than before, repeating until in a po- 

 sition to rest upon the knees with the gambrel under the 

 arm. With the right hand hammer the foot lightly, put it 

 down and take it up a few times, then stop and caress. 



This point made, bring the foot gently forward, in po- 

 sition as if to clinch down the nails. Should the colt at 

 any time jerk or pull the foot away, let go and give a few 



