THE HORSE EDUCATOR. 75 



a cord, put the end in the mouth, draw it tightly 

 and take a half hitch, this confines the head and 

 prevents the animal from raising it. In this 

 position the horse will allow you to put on and 

 take off the bridle at pleasure. After putting it on, 

 remove it several times, loosen up the cord and 

 repeat the bridling every time the animal resists, 

 draw the cord tightly. On the contrary when he 

 yields, ^caress him, you thus gain his confidence. 



