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accustomed to objects on the way and the work he 

 is required to perform. 



If the colt should be unwilling to start at first, 

 he should be turned o-entlv round to the left once 

 or twice with the aid of the assistant, and then tried 

 straight forward, steadying him by working the 

 reins in a firm and encouraging manner. If he 

 should still, however, remain obstinate, the breaker 

 should continue turning him, increasing the velocit\- 

 as required. This is best managed by the assist- 

 ant with the cord at the colt's head, as the 

 pressure comes on his nose rather than on the bit. 

 When he has gone round several times, the driver 

 should draw the off rein while the colt is still 

 wJieeling, at the same time giving him a kind en- 

 couraging word, and he will generally bound into 

 the collar like a lion. The colt should not be 

 kept too long in harness at first or he will sicken 

 and tire of the work ; half an hour forenoon and 

 afternoon will be sufficient for the first few days, 

 and as he hardens to the work the periods may be 

 increased. 



HOW TO UNYOKE THE COLT. 



Care and caution are quite as necessary in unyok- 

 ing as they are in yoking the colt. Perhaps the safest 

 and best method is to face him close up to a wall. 

 The driver should stand at the colt's head and let 

 the assistant undo every strap, leaving the traces 

 till the last, with the exception of the reins which 



