98 PAWING IN THE STALL. 



PAWING IN THE STALL. 



Get a piece of chain about ten inches in length — run a 

 short strap through one of the end links, and buckle it 

 around the foot above the fetlock; or a piece of light chain 

 can be fastened to a small block, and attach it to the foot 

 in the same manner. When the horse attempts to paw, the 

 clog or chain rattles against the foot, and prevents a repe 

 tition of the practice. 



KICKING THE STALL. 



The same treatment used for preventing pawing may be 

 used ; or a piece of plank may be attached across the stall 

 over the hips about an inch higher than the hips. At each 

 effort to kick now, the hind part will strike this plank and 

 prevent ability to do so. If the kicking is with one foot 

 against side of stall, attach some brush to the side of the 

 stall, or hang down loosely over the part kicked at. 



Pulling too Hard .on Bit, Turning Around while 

 Driving, or Running Back, were sufficiently explained in 

 the article on Running Away ; which, with the illustration 

 given in teaching, will give sufficient knowledge of the 

 treatment necessary for these and other habits not specially 

 mentioned. 



KICKING COWS. 



Put on the war bridle, (small loop,) and pull a few times, 

 right and left, then go back gently and attempt to milk. 

 On the least resistance, hold with the bridle and punish 

 sharply, so repeating as may be necessary until the cow 

 learns to stand quietly and becomes afraid to kick. Effec- 

 tual in every instance. 



Of course due attention must be given to the condition 

 of the animal. Sometimes the teats are sore, and the pain 

 caused by milking is very severe. Scolding, kicking, or 

 pounding with the stool should not be permitted, as it only 

 increases the mischief it is desired to avert. One or two 

 lessons have proved effectual in every instance used. 



