CHAPTER II 

 Breaking Tackle and its Uses 



Gentling a Horse — Haltering Colts — The Halter-Twitch 

 — Comanche Bridle or Gag — The Cavesson — The 

 Snaffle— Dumb Jockey— Nose - Twitch— Bridle - 

 Twitch — Rarey's Leg Strap — The Kicking Strap — 

 The Hippo-Lasso — Blindfolding — The Whip and its 

 Use— Mouth Gag— The Standing Martingale. 



Gentling a Horse. — ^This is a very expressive 

 term, and one which has been in use among those 

 accustomed to dealing with horses. The important 

 thing to remember in " gentling " an animal is the 

 necessity for kind and " gentle," though firm, handling. 

 This, indeed, is an essential part of the operation. 



Before " gentling " a horse, it may be necessary to 

 throw him on the ground. The best method of 



