10 HOESE - BREAKING . 



eight feet in length, if it is mnch longer it will 

 be an encumbrance), and tie a knot in it so as 

 to prevent the nose-band pinching the jaws 

 when the colt pulls at the rope on finding he is 

 fast. Enter the loose box and close the door, 

 hang the halter up out of the way of the colt, 

 for it is better to approach him first without it. 

 Avoid all unnecessary movements of the arms, 

 as they will frighten the colt ; when you take 

 a step, do it slowly and quietly ; if you only 

 take one step in a minute, it Avill repay you ; be 

 deliberate, quiet, and gentle in every move- 

 ment. The colt will now be watching you, 

 not being able to understand what is going to 

 happen. Speak to him soothingly, and approach 

 gently and slowly. Watch him, do not stare 

 in his eyes with a ferocious look, as some 

 people do, under the impression that by so 

 doing they can subdue the wildest animal. I 

 have been told it will tame a lion or tiger, 

 but I know it will not subdue a horse, for I 

 have tried it. Do not fix your eye on any one 

 spot on his body, but keep moving them from 



