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METHODS OF HORSE-CONTROL. 



If we have no one to hold up the near fore, we may " pick 

 it up " with the left hand ; grasp the toe of the hoof with the 

 right hand, while facing to the horse's rear (see Fig. 59) ; take 

 a step forward with the right foot ; catch the hamstring with 

 the left hand (see Fig. 60) ; let go the near fore ; at the 

 same moment, seize the pastern, back-handed, with the right 



Fig. 57. — Lifting up horse's hind leg. 



hand (see Fig. 57) ; and place the horse's leg on the left thigh 

 (see Figs. 61 and 58). This method, which I believe I have 

 been the first to devise, ensures almost complete immunity 

 from danger. As long as we have hold of the fore hoof with 

 the hand, we can get foi-ward out of danger if the horse tries 

 to kick. The grasp of the left hand deprives the hind leg of 



