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METHODS OF HORSE-CONTROL. 



the extent of control obtained by its means. If em- 

 ployed carefully, no mark need be left on the mucous 

 membrane. The proper use of this twitch is thoroughly 

 rational ; for it keeps the horse quiet by its deterrent 



Fig. 38. — Halter-twitch applied. 



effect, and not by retaining him in a continued state 

 of suffering, as is done by the ordinary twitch. The word 

 " steady ! " or any convenient substitute for it, should 



