TRAINING, AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT. 55 



In "third-handing" a colt do it well inside the 

 thigh, and under the tail. 



If two are working on the animal at the same time, 

 the person holding it should always be on the same 

 side as the ivorker. 



If you cannot get a colt to do exactly what you 

 require, make him do something else. For instance, 

 if he wont back, turn him sharp to the right, and then 

 to the left hand, with the long reins. If he wont 

 start, turn him in the same way until he will. 



When picking up the colt's legs begin with the near 

 fore foot by putting a strap round the fetlock, taking 

 it in your right hand, rather low down. Press with 

 your left hand on its shoulder, pushing the weight on 

 to the off leg, then the near one can easily be lifted. 

 Then the near hind leg, put strap on as before ; take 

 it in your right hand, put your left on the hip, and 

 push the weight over on to its off hind foot. You will 

 have no difficulty in teaching it to lift its feet by this 

 process. Say loudly each time you lift the foot, 

 ■^'Hold up!" 



In driving a colt in the ring, it is necessary to teach 

 him to start on the turn on both sides. 



When putting on the winkers and bridle for the 

 first time lift them carefully with the left hand until 

 they are over the eyes, then pass your right hand over 

 his head, and taking hold of the poll piece lift it up 

 quietly, and then open his mouth by putting in your 



