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plunging. The operator remains close to the colt's 

 side, with one elbow over his back. This is a most 

 humiliating and uncomfortable position for the colt. 

 He soon yields and lies down, usually on the left side. 

 This brings his feet away from the operator. If the 



FlG. 82. Brains versus brute force. 



front legs are kept up to the body and the neck 

 slightly bent to the right, the animal cannot rise. 

 (Fig. 82.) Now almost anything, such as opening and 

 closing an umbrella, jingling bells, etc., may be done. 

 The colt quickly learns that these do riot harm him. 

 If he be laid down several times and afterwards be 

 driven with lines, with one leg tied up and the other 

 ready to be taken up at the slightest indication of 



