54 BREAKING AND TRAINING 



constantly on the alert when working about the 

 quarters of a vicious animal. Most horses,, however, 

 will be found ultimately open to caresses and 

 persuasion. In case, on the other hand, an animal 

 shows himself particularly vicious, it will be better 

 to blindfold him before touching his quarters. 



The Hock, Fetlock and Foot- During the 



preliminary handling of the hock, you should have the 

 fore limb held up. When the hind leg has to be lifted 

 up, however, grasp the cannon in front, standing well 

 to the fore of the front of the limb. The fore leg has 

 now been let down. 



If the horse refuses to lift the foot required, grip 

 the hamstring (tendon above hock) with the left 

 hand, pull on the fetlock with the right one, and bring 

 the leg to rest on your near thigh, if this be required. 

 In fastening up a hind leg, you will find the following 

 plan useful : Hitch a cord round the fetlock of the 

 limb and then around the animal's neck, and pass the 

 free end of the rope through the neck loop, the rope 

 being held by an assistant. 



Horses known to be inveterate kickers behind should 

 have the leg pulled up with a hobble and rope, the 



