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treatment, no matter what system they are following; 

 but to such men I say, give up colt " breaking," 

 let others do it that are better qualified. A colt 

 so readily resents ill treatment, and vice so rapidly 

 developes, that the trainer must always watch himself; 

 and when a disposition to lose his temper makes itself 

 felt within him, he should sit down and have a smoke, 

 knock off for a bit, whistle, or do something to 

 regain his good temper and perfect control over his 

 actions. With these last observations I leave the 

 working of my system for training colts in your hands, 

 and hope you will be as successful in using it, as many 

 of my pupils have already been. 



A FEW NECESSARY HINTS TO BE 

 REMEMBERED WHEN HANDLING COLTS. 



Don't let your colt break away from you if it is 

 possible to prevent it. 



Always have two holds of the halter shank or 

 "Galvayne" strap. A knot should be put in the end 

 of it, which should be held in the hand farthest from 

 the head. Never twist the shank round your hand. 



Before " Galvayning" a colt see that the nose-band 

 ■of the head collar is low down. 



