TO BREAK A KICKING HORSE. 8*7 



enough for him to make a step, in order to keep 

 the strap from dragging on the ground or being 

 in his way while walking. Pass a strap around 

 his hack, letting it pass under his belly and 

 fasten it up in this way; this properly done will 

 soon conquer him, as it is impossible for him to 

 kick whilst the strap is to his legs. 



I w411 still give you another plan to prevent 

 a horse from kicking. Loop a strap around the 

 hind leg; let it pass through between the fore 

 legs, thence through the ring of the bridle bit, 

 allowing the strap just long enough for him to 

 make the step, now fasten the strap. You can 

 now drive off with, safety, as it is utterly impos- 

 sible for him to kick or to do any harm. You 

 should pass a strap around, the horse's back and 

 fasten up the strap or rope to prevent it from 

 dragging on the ground. 



Another still to prevent a horse from kicking 

 v/hen hitched up in shafts, if he will stand quiet 

 long enough to fasten in the shafts, v/hen you 

 have him hitched up, loop a strong strap around 

 the shaft on the one side, let it pass over the 

 hips and fasten it to the shaft on the opposite 

 side; next fasten the strap to the harness at the 



