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dued ; while those that do not resist when touched while 

 the pressure is on, are, as a rule, not good subjects for it. 



This method of subjection reveals the horse's character 

 exactly, whatever it is. If one of great courage and spirit, 

 he will usually resist at first with great fury while under 

 the treatment, but finally submit unconditionally. But if 

 of a sullen, treacherous nature, while the pressure is on he 

 will often stand sullenly, doing nothing. In such cases the 



FIG. 52. The Horse as he stands when subdued. 



Second Method must be depended upon, in connection with 

 the other treatment. 



The success with which some kickers can be subdued 

 and broken of the habit by this method, is remarkable. It 

 is especially adapted to the subjection of courageous, de- 

 termined, sensitive horses, that will not bear excitement or 

 heating of the blood. It also works well upon biting, 

 striking, vicious stallions, especially when used in connec- 

 tion with the other methods. It works extremely well 

 upon mules, seldom requiring more than ten minutes to 

 subdue even those of a very vicious character. 



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