PROJECTS IN ROPE WORK 407 



2) Adjust crupper in place, run to withers and tie a square 

 knot (Sec. 379). 



3) Pass rope about body at withers just back of front legs; 

 tie with another square knot, forming a surcingle and 



FIG. 405. Casting rope. 



crupper properly adjusted to the animal. Provide ring 

 or girth, as shown in Fig. 404. 



4) Run the free end of the rope from top of surcingle thru 

 the ring in halter back thru ring on girth. The rope is 

 then ready for use. 



5) Instead of rope under No. 3, a regular crupper and sur- 

 cingle may be used. 



6) To use rope, lift the front foot of the animal on the side 

 opposite that on which the rope is passed and pull on the 

 free end of the rope. 



408. Rope for Casting Cattle (Fig. 405) . 

 Material Needed: Thirty-five feet of V rope. 

 Preliminary Instructions: The instruction for throwing a 

 horse should be kept in mind in throwing a cow or steer. 

 Care must be observed to avoid hurting the animal. One 



