10 RAREY ON HORSE-TAMING. 



tween his teeth and hold it there with one hand and 

 caress him with the other. After a time he will al- 

 low the bridle to be placed upon him. The saddle 

 can now be brought in and rubbed against his nose, 

 his neck and his legs ; next hang the stirrup strap 

 across his back, and gradually insinuate the saddle 

 into its place. The girth should not be fastened 

 until he becomes thoroughly acquainted with the 

 saddle. The first time the girth is buckled it should 

 be done so loosely as not to attract his attention ; 

 subsequently it can be tightened without inspiring 

 him with fear, which if fastened immediately it would 

 most certainly do. In this manner the wildest colt 

 can be effectually subjugated by such imperceptible 

 degrees that he gives tacit obedience before he is 

 aware of his altered condition. 



HOW TO PROCEED AFTER HALTERING. 



The first time you halter a colt you should stand 

 on the left side, pretty well back to his shoulder, 

 only taking hold of that part of the halter that goes 

 around his neck, then Avith your two hands about 

 his neck, you can hold his head to you, and raise the 

 halter on it without making him dodge, by putting 

 your hands about his nose. You should have a long 

 rope- or strap ready, and as soon as you have the 

 halter on, attach this to it, so that j^ou can let him 

 walk the length of the stable without letting go the 

 strap, or witliout n:aking him pull on the halter ; for 

 if you only let him feel the weight of your hand on 

 the halter, and give him more rope when he runs 



