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SUBJECTION. 



be pulled around instantly and easily, and he can soon be 

 taught to come around and follow without resistance. But 

 if this cannot be done with the halter, increase the power 

 of pulling by means of the War Bridle, or decrease the 

 power of resistance by tying up one foot. 



If, on the other hand, the pulling were made straight 

 ahead, which is the more common method, the work will 

 be done at a great disadvantage, because in this way we 

 stimulate resistance, if we do not give power successfully 



Fig. 284. — Effect of intense fear. 



to resist us. This mode of pulling would retard, if not 

 wholly neutralize, the effort to control the horse, as he 

 would now involuntarily draw backward, bracing himself 

 with his legs, thus increasing his power of resistance, which 

 soon shows him there is not sufficient strength to move him. 

 Hence the necessity of combating the resistance in such a 

 way as not to permit this to be done. Either or both the 

 methods combined will give sufficient power to compel his 

 following without causing him injury. 



The principle is the same in combating a habit, or 

 viciousness of any character. But should the resistance 



