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EAD TO SHOE. 



ill this case with which to beat me, and came twelve miles 

 for the purpose, leading the horse. They said they would 

 both join the class provided I would make the horse suffi- 

 ciently gentle to allow a man with a leather apron on to go 

 near enough to handle him. At the same time they told 

 their friends secretly that I could do nothing with the horse, 

 and that they came there for the express purpose of show- 

 ing me up as a humbug. All felt so sure that the horse 

 would beat me that a large number joined the class to see 



Fig. 182. — As the cord may be adjusted for control of simple cases. 



the fun, expecting of course they would get their money 

 back. I subjected the horse quickly to the Second Method 

 and War Bridle, not requiring in all more than six or eight 

 minutes, when he could be handled without the least diffi- 

 culty, being perfectly regardless of the apron. I ordered 

 the horse taken to the shop, and accustomed to the sparks 

 and hammering ; to be treated kindly, giving apples, etc. ; 

 also to be shod a few times outside the shop to make sure 

 of his docility. 



