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bridle, and subject him to Second Method both ways until 

 off his balance. If hitched up now, he will be likely to go 

 off all right, but will be apt to balk at some future time. 

 As the object should be to effectually break up the habit, 

 it is necessary to make the lesson very thorough. 



This treatment makes a f)owerful impression upon him 

 in two ways : First, to convince him that there is poAver to 

 make him move any way desired, which is the point to be 

 established, as he does not know the difference between 

 going sideways and straight ahead. Second, it disconcerts 

 him in the most powerful manner, and thus prevents or 

 overcomes the inclination to resistance. But it is also nec- 

 essary to create sufficient reserve power to force him to 

 move should he again refuse to go. To do this, put on the 

 War Bridle (First, or Double Draw Hitch Form), and lift 

 him right and left. When he follows promptly, change to 

 Second Form. Now pull upon him sideways and ahead. 

 As he yields, gradually pull more on a line with the body 

 until he will come ahead promptly. 



Next, tie up the cord loosely in the terret, take down 

 the reins, run them through the shaft-lugs, and get directly 

 behind. Say, " Get up ! " pulling one rein a little, and, if 

 necessary, touch the quarters sharply with the whip. Af- 

 ter going a short distance, call, " Whoa ! " If he does not 

 stop, force him to do so by a sharp jerk of the reins. Re- 

 peat this until he will stop and start at command, then re- 

 ward by giving some apple. Repeat the driving, stopping, 

 and starting, until he works in all right and is over the ex- 

 citement of the treatment, then hitch to a wagon, when will 

 come the real test. Stand near, and in a low, gentle tone, 

 say, '' Get up ! " and repeat the starting, stopping and re- 

 warding, as before, until he will go as desired. If a very 

 bad case, it is necessary to make the impression as thorough 

 and complete as possible, and it would be best to put him 



