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METHODS OF HORSE-CONTROL. 



straight up under the body, so as not to throw the animal 

 off his balance. The fact of thus keeping the joints of the 

 leg flexed will obviate any chance of his straining himself 

 while struggling, which he might do by the old method of 

 using only one cord (see Fig. 6j), which would necessitate 



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Fig. 67. — Hind leg pulled up with one rope on tail. 



the leg being pulled back, and would consequently disturb 

 the animal's equilibrium. By the other and better plan, 

 the foot may be lifted up and put down again without causing 

 him any inconvenience. It is a most valuable means for 

 " gentling " the hind limb ; for its action is irresistible, and 



