no 



colt should struggle and get his legs over the chains, 

 it will prevent him getting them rubbed or blemished. 

 The breaker should put a strong straw collar upon 

 him, and it is generally better to have it slightly on 

 the large side as it will slip easily and smoothly over 

 his head without frightening him and causing him to 

 acquire the awkward habit of throwing up his head 

 when it is being put on. At the same time it will be 

 less likely to injure his shoulders than one that is 

 rather small, or even the exact size, besides some 

 provision should be made for the colt increasing in 

 condition. As in all other cases, the ordinary rope 

 halter should remain on his head beneath the bridle. 

 The breaker should use a bridle without *' blinders," 

 as the colt will be better able to see what is going 

 on around him, and in consequence he will under- 

 stand with greater aptitude what is required of him. 

 As a rule the plain ring snaffle is the most suitable 

 bit that can be used (Fig. ii). 



HOW TO TIE THE COLT. 



The breaker should place a strong rope round the 

 middle of the near -side horse, then twist it thrice 

 round the backband to prevent it slipping backward 

 or forward, and attach the halter-shank of the colt to 

 it. It should be kept about three inches shorter 

 than the ordinary cord from the bridle ring, so that 

 if he bound forward he will not receive such a severe 

 check as the major part of his weight will bear upon 

 the halter instead of the bit. 



