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BAD TO SHOE. 



back, to test its flexibility or submission to control. If, 

 however, it is resisted, or the control is still doubtful, pass 

 the strap over the neck, back between the fore legs, and 

 up under the part over the back. Pull short enough to 

 bring the leg well forward under the body, and tie into a 

 half-hitch. This will bring the weight and pulling of the 

 leg directly across the back and neck in a way that disables 

 greatly. 



Next, touch or lightly slap the leg until it is submitted 



FIG. 179. The colt as he will stand after treatment. 



to freely, when more freedom should be given by giving 

 loose a little. When freely given to the hand, untie, carry 

 the leg back and forward to test it, when take in both 

 hands and pound upon it, as before explained. After the 

 foot is submitted unconditionally, keep on handling for 

 some time, giving apples, etc. . The opposite foot must, prac- 

 tically, be treated in the same manner, .and more or less, 

 according to the degree of resistance. 



The blacksmith shop is no place in which to handle 

 colts. The fire and hammering add to the .general excite- 

 ment, and greatly increase the difficulty of making the 



