54 METHODS OF SUBJECTION. 



ample : If a kicker in harness, while the pressure is on take 

 a small pole or rakestale and bring against the legs and 

 quarters, as shown in cuts 46, 47, 48, 49. This will usu- 

 ally be violently resisted by kicking. If after reasonable 

 effort there is not submission to it, it may be advisable to 

 increase the pressure by winding a little tighter or adding 

 more cord. 



The central point of observation now should be the 



FIG. 50. Manner in which some extremely vicious horses will 

 resist by jumping when subjected to pressure. 



horse's eye. So long as there is fire in the eye and the 

 ears are thrown back, no matter whether the horse kicks 

 or not, it is an evidence that he is fighting hard and the 

 pressure must be kept on. On the contrary, when there is 

 a general ceasing of resistance, the eye softened in its ex- 

 pression as if going to sleep, the breathing accelerated, 

 panting-like, and especially if there is rapid sweating, it is 

 sure evidence of unconditional submission. To keep on 

 pressure any longer would not only be entirely unneces- 

 sary, but abusive. These indications are unfailing, and 



