50 BREAKING AND TRAINING 



soon get to like having their ears handled in this way, 

 and once they are accustomed to it, it comes in very 

 handy when clipping time arrives, seeing that so many 

 horses have a particular objection to having their 

 ears clipped. 



The Neck. — Before touching the neck, speak to 

 the horse, using some expression such as " Whoah, my 

 boy," at the same time pass the hand firmly but quietly 

 over the upper part of the neck, gradually bringing 

 it in a downward direction until the front of the 

 shoulder and brisket is reached. 



Then rub around the collar bed and over the 

 shoulder. 



The Fore Limb. — When touching this part, 

 begin by speaking to the horse some words such as 

 ''Steady, Donald." You may then proceed to pat 

 the shoulder, and run the right hand slowly down the 

 front and inner faces of the limb. 



The back of the latter must now be " gentled." 

 While doing this you should stand at the side and use 

 the left hand, bringing this downwards from the shoulder 

 until the knee is reached ; then pass on to the fetlock, 



