166 KICKING. 



when after a few ineffectual efforts he will submit. Repeat 

 this surging back against the rail until there is no resist- 

 ance, then drive as before, being careful that all sensibility 

 around the quarters is overcome before stopping. 



Sometimes it is advisable to put on the foot-strap, and, 

 at the commencement of driving when there is an effort to 

 touch the quarters, pull the foot from under, which disables 

 the horse so that he cannot kick. In my practice I rarely 



FIG. 139. Test often given by the writer in proving the horse's 

 docility after being subdued. 



use this means. Sometimes it works well in the manage- 

 ment of green, impulsive colts, and it will be found a good 

 auxiliary means of control, but seldom necessary in the 

 management of kickers. 



If it is desired to be especially thorough and careful, 

 hitch and drive to poles as described in Colt Training. 

 Drive to the right and left, and back against the cross- 

 piece. This will accustom the horse in moving to bear the 

 pressure of the shafts against the quarters and flanks, a 

 very important point, which cannot be done with regular 

 shafts. 



