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ease and safety, and I believe tlie Bonaparte 

 bridle and its value in managing and training 

 colts cannot be over estimated when used "with 

 judgment and handled with adroitness and 

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It should never be used so harshly as to excite 

 extreme pain, and yet with a touch that causes 

 fear of resistance. If he should endeavor to iim 

 away from you, give him a quick, sharp 

 jerk, and at the same time say "ho!" al- 

 ways giving him the command before jerk- 

 ing on the cord, repeat this treatment as 

 often as he may make the attempt to get 

 away, when he stoj^s, go up to him and caress him 

 about the head; when he gives ujd to the rope, 

 enough so that he does not try to get away, 

 proceed to teach him to lead with your rope in 

 hand, ste]^ back to his side opposite his hips, and 

 sa}^, come here ! at the same time give him a 

 quick, sharp pull with the halter, he will swing 

 round towards you, and if he only takes one step 



