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habit would never have been contracted. The 

 natural tractability of the horse causes him to 

 yield a ready obedience to all reasonable de- 

 mands that he comprehends. If the feet are 

 jerked up roughly, and without an effort to 

 reconcile him to being handled, the colt will 

 strive to get away or free himself from what he 

 supposes will hurt him. Never hold to the foot 

 with all your might, when the colt is trying to 

 jirk away, for in such a case strength is not 

 your forte, and your struggles only convince the 

 horse of your weakness. Handle the horse in 

 conformity with the laws of his nature, so as not 

 to excite resistance through fear of injury. If 

 the horse does not very much resist the handling 

 of his feet, put the Camanclie bridle on him, and 

 put a short strap on his hind foot, pulling upon 

 the strap will bring the foot forward, and he will 

 probably resist by kicking. The instant he 

 kicks, reprove him with the bridle which is held 

 in the other hand, and so continue until the foot 



