52 



BREAKING AND TRAINING 



the shoe and front of the hoof at the toe with the right 

 hand. This holds good, mark you, only when the 

 near foot has to be held up. On the other hand, 

 when the off one is required to be held up, it is better 



Fig. 7. — Holding Up Off Fore Foot. 



to turn one's back to the animal's head. In this way 

 the " right " hand is used in both instances. 



The Back. — The back and ribs require firm but 

 gentle " patting," the voice being used as an aid so as 



