BREAKING TO DOUBLE HARNESS. 119 



pointing in the direction in which you intend 

 going, the break-horse is put to on the near 

 side, and the colt (which should have a halter 

 on as well as his bridle, the shank end being 

 tied to the tracebearers) led out. The colt is 

 then loosely buckled to the pole-piece, after 

 which the trace nearest the pole is passed over 

 the roller bolt, the animal's quarters are then 

 gently forced towards the pole, the outside 

 trace attached, and the pole-piece adjusted to 

 the requisite length, then the reins are crossed 

 and buckled, and the driver, taking their ends, 

 mounts the box, the old horse receives the word 

 of command, and the pair start without any ef- 

 fort on the part of the young animal. If all 

 this is done quietly, quickly, but without any 

 fuss, the colt will be put to before he knows 

 where he is. At starting, and for a little way 

 along the road, a man (commonly called the 

 breaksman) should keep beside the colt about 

 opposite his shoulder, so that at any moment 

 he can place his hand upon the halter shank, 

 and be ready to assist the driver, if required ; 



