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for thia purpose. We give two Qloatrations, reproduced firom the Agi-icul- 

 Otral Gazette, showing both these methods, with the punch, wrench, and 

 cogs, both cf which have stood the test of many vftars' experience, and have 

 given great satisfaction. 



To Break Horses from Pwllliis »t tlie Halter— Two methods of 

 breaking a horse of this habit are here illustrated, as follows: 



TO BREAK HOBSES TBOTS. PtJlXXNO AT THE HALTEB. — FIG. 1. 



Fig. 1.— Get a strong half-inch cord twenty -two feet in length: put the 

 center under the tail like a crupper; twist them a few times as you bring 

 them forward over the back; paaa for- 

 ward on each side of the body, the 

 pass them forward through the halter 

 below the jaw. Tie firmly to a tree, 

 post, or stall, and excite the animal by 

 any means that will cause him to puU, 

 tintil the habit is overcome. You may 

 even whip across the noee keenly until 

 there is perfect submission, which will 

 not require long. Hitch in this way 

 for a few days, or so long as there is 

 is any predispoeitiou to pull on the 

 halter. 



Fig. 2. — This contrivance consists 

 of an ordinary ring halter, with the 

 two side rings connected by a strong, 

 flexible cord. "Whenever the horse 

 pulls, the inner part of the cord is 

 drawn forcibly against his jaw, and 

 the effect is a severer punishment than 

 he is willing to endtire. to bk£A£ a hobse fbov ptn-ixsQ 



AT A HAI.TEU. — FIO. 2. 



"Warts on Horses. — A correspon- 

 dent of an English agricultural journal writes: " Inquiries are made for a 

 cure for warts on horses, mules, and cattle. Many remedies are prescribed 



