THE WAY TO THROW A HORSE 77 



strap (like a breeching-strap) round below the fetlock, 

 and buckle the strap through the belly-band. Fix 

 the end of the throwing-rope (one -inch rope will do) 

 to the left ring on the top of the surcingle, pass it through 

 the ring in the back of halter or head-collar, from the 

 left side to the right side, and back through the other 

 ring on the right side of surcingle. Take the end of the 

 rope and stand on the right side. Gradually pull his 

 head round to his right side until he goes down on his 

 knee — ^he will drop to his left side; keep the rope tight, 

 and he will not be able to get up, no matter how he 

 struggles ; let his head go loose to ease him. As soon 

 as he tries to get up just pull his head back to his side, 

 and he will be rendered helpless. 



In the case of a kicker or vicious horse, allow him 

 to struggle half-way up, and then show him you can 

 throw him down again. Let him get up and stand for 

 a few seconds, then throw him once again. Do not 

 exhaust him or overdo him. The idea is to show him 

 that you are his master. Always show a bad horse 

 that you can put him down. The same applies in the 

 case of a bad man. 



