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METHODS OF HORSE-CONTROL. 



(see Fig. 64), or lets it down, according as we see fit. When 

 held in this way, the animal is powerless to hurt us or the 

 assistant who is behind him. If the horse is very trouble- 



Fig. 65. — Double sheet bend on horse's tail. 



some, we may get the assistant who is at his head to correct 

 him with the rope-twitch, until he '' gives in" and allows his 

 leg to be lifted up. Or we may give the leg-rope to the 



