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METHODS OF SUBJECTION. 



back upon the neck, the pulling upon it gave some power 

 upon the head right and left. This is the form in which I 

 found it. The various modifications of its use, as here rep' 

 resented, are the result of over twenty years' constant 



practice. With a knowl- 

 edge of its proper applica' 

 tion, and a little practice, 

 it will be found a very val- 

 uable means of control. 



For the simplest form of 

 War Bridle, take a piece of 

 the very best quality of 

 hemp cord, tie each end into 

 a hard knot, and make an- 

 other knot or loop about 

 twenty inches from one end. 

 Bring this end around the 

 horse's neck, and pass it 

 through the loose knot or 

 loop, regulating to the size 

 of the neck. Next catch 

 the end hanging down, and pass between the cord and neck 

 forming a loop, with the free end on the near side. Pass 

 this loop through the mouth, as shown in Fig. 59. This 

 we will call the First Form of War Bridle. 



DOUBLE DRAW HITCH FORM. 



Put on the cord as before explained. Then pass it over 

 the head and back through the mouth, thence through the 

 loop this forms on the near side. (See Fig. 63.) This 

 more than doubles the power of the previous form, and is 

 very important when great power is necessary. If desired, 



FIG. 58. First Form of War Bridle. 



