THE HOBSE EDUCATOIt. 50 



HOW TO THROAY THE HOESE. 



f|LACE upon the animal a strong surcingle, 

 about three inches back of the fore legs; con- 

 nected with this must be a strong crupper. There 

 must be a strong ring about one inch in diameter 

 at the top of the surcingle, or rope in the centre 

 of the back, and another one upon the right 

 side in the centre. This being adjusted, proceed 

 to strap up the left fore leg as follows {See en- 

 graving j^- 58). Take a common quarter strap, pass 

 it two or three times around the leg between 

 the coffin and postern joints, and then buckle the 

 leg close up to the belly. Place around the 



