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in the right direction, show him by a caress that 

 he has done what you desired of him. Continue 

 to caress him for every step taken in the right 

 direction, and he will very soon learn to follow 

 you at the vrord. 



If the colt is willful and stubborn, handle him 

 with the Camanche bridle until he will stand 

 quietly, then take your strap (previously pro- 

 vided) in the right hand, holding by the buckle, 

 commence raising the foot next to you, if he 

 resists your efforts, reprove him with the halter. 

 Continue your efforts till you can take the foot 

 in your hand, then slip the strap around below 

 the fetlock ; putting the end through the keeper 

 on the inside of the buckle, draw it up tight, so 

 it will not slip up, then pass the strap through 

 between the horse and surcingle, and fasten it 

 to the surcingle by buckling. 



By putting him on three legs, he can offer but 

 Blight resistance when pulled hj the head side- 

 ways, and will come around as readily with hia 



