PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT. 



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yourself more carefully, trust nothing to chance, and never think ypu 

 cannot succeed ; and, with the exercise of reasonable patience and 

 care, especially when aided by the instructions here given, the most 

 ignorant and least fitted by nature for this work may accomplish 

 wonders. Certainly, this will compensate largely for want of skill ; 

 and, as time should not be considered, this can without difficulty be 

 exercised by every one. 



Fig. 66.— Usual Position belore being Thrown. 



In the next chapter we will take up the details of treatment, 

 comprising three direct methods' of subjection, followed by several 

 indirect methods, which give such power and effectiveness in the 

 control of vicious horses as practically to leave but little to be de- 

 sired. These methods of treatment have been the outgrowth of a 

 great deal of practical experimenting, and by them I was able to ef- 

 fect results in the subjection of vicious Horses which it is conceded 

 has never been equaled or approached in ancient Or modern times ; 

 and they give us the true foundation for the performance of this im- 

 portant duty with entire success.' 



