THE HORSE EDUCATOR, 46 



BREAKING COLTS TO HARNESS. 



FUT on your harness carefully, after first 

 having it made to fit well, being made strong 

 and safe in every part. Never, on any account, 

 drive a colt in an unsafe harness, or before a 

 vehicle liable to break down. As many of the 

 bad habits horses have are the result of im- 

 prudent proceedings. After applying the harness 

 allow the colt to stand in his stall, or walk about 

 the yard for half or three quarters of an hour, till 

 he becomes used to the pressure of the difierent 

 parts, and does not notice the rattling, or care 



