THE HORSE EDUCATOR. 49 



TO KECONCILE THE COLT TO A EOBE. 



*IRST, while held under careful restraint (bj 

 the use of the war-bridle), let the robe be 

 brought up gently to the colt's nose. After per- 

 mitting him to feel and smell of it till satisfied 

 it is harmless, rub it gently against its head, 

 neck and body, the way his hair la^^s, as he will 

 permit. Then, stepping off a short distance' 

 throw it across his back, over the neck and head, 

 till you can throw the robe around him anywhere 

 ^nd-it is no longer an object of fear, 



