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permanently looped. Put the neck piece on first, fastened 

 with a running bow knot, as per illustration ; this will permit 

 of the mare being quickly released in the event of an accident, 

 such as the mare throwing herself down, or the stallion 

 getting entangled in the hobbles. Then adjust the hock 

 straps, twist the two leg ropes together, and pass the breast 

 strap through their loops and buckle taut ; not so tight as to 



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prevent all movement of the mare, but just tight enough 

 to ensure that she cannot harm the stallion if his too robust 

 attentions should ruffle her temper and start her kicking. 

 The hairs at the root of the tail should be caught up and 

 held by a few turns with a piece of tape. This prevents 

 loose hairs being forced into the vulva and subsequent 

 laceration of the stallion's penis during service. 



