92 COLT TEAIOTNG. 



that their first impulse would be, resistance, or a desperate 

 struggle to get away. 



Now this is the impression made upon the wild, un- 

 broken colt when hurt, frightened, or excited, in the effort 

 to train and control him, and which in a proportionate de- 

 gree must increase the difficulty of his successful manage- 

 ment. It is important, on this account, that every step in 



FIG. 87. Testing a doubtful colt before subjecting to treatment. 



the management of these cases be of a character to prevent 

 and overcome fear, when the instruction and training can 

 be carried forward to the degree of the colt's ability to un- 

 derstand, and there is perfect obedience. 



HALTERING. 



To halter an unbroken colt, first turn him into a mod- 

 erate-sized room or carriage-house, without stalls or any- 



