ROPE HALTER, 



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vertebrcB (see Fig. 16). The fact of keeping the head and 

 neck bent in this way, will prevent the animal, if so inclined, 

 from turning round and kicking anyone who may approach 

 his near hind quarter. The reversed precautions will be 

 observed when working on the off side. If a double bridle 

 be on the horse, the snaffle reins only should be used. 



Making a rope halter. — The simplest way to do this 

 is to take a rope about half an inch in diameter, and about 



Fig, 17. — First loop in making 

 a rope halter. 



Fig. iS. — Rope halter completed. 



