HALTERING HORSE. 



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while holding the end of the pole a little above its head 

 (see Fig. 22). He can repeat the precautions I have 

 described for making the horse stand still, as he may think 

 necessary. As soon as the crown-piece of the halter comes 

 behind the ears, he should swing the pole smartly down 

 in front of the animal's nose, and then under the lower jaw ; 



Fisf. 22. — HalterinG: loose horse. 



thus bringing the halter into its proper place (see Fig. 23). 

 Nothing now remains except to withdraw the pole, on 

 doing which, the operation will be complete (see Fig. 24). 

 Care should be taken not to bring the pole under the lower 

 jaw before the nose-band is in front of the ears ; for, if it 



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