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METHODS OF SUBJECTION. 



FIG. 46. Touching the Horse's quarters 

 with pole while the cord is on. 



twenty-four feet long. (Finding it difficult to get cord of 



the proper size, strength, and smoothness, I have been com- 

 pelled to have it manufac- 

 tured for me especially for 

 the purpose, and can supply 

 orders by mail at a reason- 

 able price.) Tie a hard knot 

 at one end, and a loose tie or 

 knot about eighteen or twenty 

 inches from this end. Bring 

 around the neck and slip the 

 end knot through the loose 

 tie as for first form of War 

 Bridle. Stand a little in front 



and left of the head, bring the cord through the mouth and 



pass it over the head where the halter rests, pulling down 



gently ; thence through the mouth again and hold firmly 



with the left hand, -while with the right it is again passed 



over the head and 



pulled down as before. 



(See cuts 43, 44.) So 



repeat to the end of 



the cord, winding not 



very tightly. Always 



use care to bring it 



over the tongue so as 



not to tangle or bruise 



it. Now take another 



COrd and tie to the first Fia 47.-Manner in which some horses kick 



when touched with pole. 



one, so that when 



pulled down the knot will come on either side of the head, 



not at the top, or in the mouth. Draw this cord as tightly 



