04 METHODS OF SUBJECTION. 



The points of using the War Bridle are as follows : For 

 the First Form, which gives power sideways and back, 

 stand opposite the shoulder and give a sharp, quick pull or 

 jerk, and instantly slack, using more or less force accord- 

 ing to the amount of 

 resistance to be over- 

 come. Repeat at in- 

 tervals of fi v e or 

 eight seconds until 

 the horse will come 

 around, then repeat 

 on the opposite side. 

 In a few minutes the 

 horse will usually 



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low rather than be hurt by being pulled upon. 



For controling a horse bad to harness, shoe, etc., after 

 pulling right and left a few times, and while the cord is 

 kept rather taut, the object can be brought gently to the 

 head or back until submitted to. In all obstinate cases it 

 is important that the head is at first held under restraint 

 until successful, giving freedom as there is submission to 

 it. A few minutes' trial will almost always determine 

 whether it will give success or not. If after a fair trial 

 there is still resistance, it must be abandoned for the gen- 

 eral treatment. 



For the Second Form, which gives power sideways and 

 forward, stand in front, a little to one side, and, as before 

 explained, give a short, sharp jerk, or pull, slowly repeat- 

 ing. Sometimes, if the horse is sensitive and nervous, two 

 or three pulls will be sufficient to make him follow promptly, 

 even running after the trainer to avoid being pulled upon. 



