240 BAD TO SHOE. 



blacksmith while it is held. Usually a sharp lesson with 

 the War Bridle, repeating it for each recurrence of ly- 

 ing over, until he learns to stand without leaning, will be 

 sufficient. If this is resisted, subject to Second Method. 

 While the head is tied around, take up the foot and test 

 until he will stand squarely. If there is any inclination 

 to lean over after the head is given freedom, punish with 

 the cord, which should be sufficient. Sometimes it is ad- 

 visable to stand at the head ready to punish, while an as- 

 sistant takes up and holds the foot as if to shoe. Though 

 a horse may for some time be sullen and persistent in lean- 

 ing over, it is not usually a difficult habit to overcome. 

 Once compelled to stand, it is seldom necessary to repeat 

 the lesson. 



It should have been stated in the proper place that there 

 must be no effort to push against the quarters ; but the 

 moment there is an effort to lean over, the foot should be 

 instantly dropped, and the punishment with the War Bri- 

 dle made somewhat severe, which is to be repeated until 

 there is submission, or subject to Second Method, as ex- 

 plained, which should in all cases result in breaking up the 

 habit. 



