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the control can be made easy and simple. In this we find 

 there are two principles involved: 1. Tact and judgment 

 to hold the inclination to resistance passive until the atten- 

 tion and confidence can be won, or until there is submis- 

 sion; 2. In using means of subjection, or force, to make ev- 

 ery step of progress so sure that resistance cannot be suc- 

 cessfully made until all inclination to repeat the habit is 

 overcome. 



Next, in the case of a wild, unbroken colt, to gradually 

 overcome his fear by working indirectly to the point of his 

 resistance until he becomes submissive. For example : If, 



Fig. 273. — Expression of 

 kindness and love. 



Fig. 274. — Expression of 

 disarust and hate. 



after haltering, a pole were brought gently to the nose 

 until there is no fear of it, then passed back slowly, at 

 the same time gently rubbing the mane and other parts 

 until it can be passed around the quarters without excit- 

 ing his resistance, it would be just as good, if not better, 

 than if subjected to more severe treatment. But if he re- 

 sists, or is so vicious that he will not submit to this treat- 

 ment, then he must be subjected to such treatment as will 

 most directly neutralize and restrain his resistance until 

 this can be done and the impression made permanent, when 

 but little difficulty will be experienced in enforcing docil- 

 ity in even the most vicious cases. 



