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a little at first, but they are the exception rather 

 than the rule. 



It will readily be observed that the rope halter 

 is more easily put on than the leather one, as it is 

 accomplished exactly in the opposite direction. The 

 slipping of it over his poll has a tendency to steady 

 him, whereas, in pushing a leather halter over his 

 head in an upward direction, the colt will invariably 

 throw up his head and run back ; thus, in haltering, 

 the ordinary rope halter is a distinct advantage over 

 the leather one. 



HOW TO LEAD A COLT IN THE OPEN. 



In order to teach the colt to lead, a rein about 

 twelve feet long should be attached to the end of the 

 halter, and if he struggles to break away he will be 

 more easily managed. He must never be allowed 



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