58 BREAKING AND TRAINING 



of the animal and around each of the hind fetlocks. 

 Thus it will be twisted once upon itself as it runs up 

 to the neck loop again, through which it is passed on 

 either side. 



It is a very good plan to have a metal eye on either 

 side of the neck loop, so that the free ends of the rope 

 can pass through these. By these means you will 

 prevent the ropes from slipping up on to the withers, 

 a thing which is liable to happen when there is no 

 proper neck collar. 



Now that you have fixed your casting-rope, the 

 halter-twitch is put on, and three men are required 

 for each free end of the rope. 



The position for these men is on the '' outside " of 

 the rope, and they should stand backwards towards 

 the colt's quarters, and the ropes should be pulled in 

 this direction with a steady heave. Still another man 

 is required at the halter- twitch, so that directly the 

 colt comes down there will be some one to sit upon 

 the neck, keeping the head down and well bent back- 

 wards. No colt can rise if these latter particulars 

 be attended to. A rope can, with advantage, be 

 fastened around the elbow, so that an assistant may 

 help to pull the horse over with it. 



