FIRST METHOD. 



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ten inches longer than the size of the body. The buckle should have 

 two tongues, and be made of good wrought iron. When this rig is 

 on and drawn tightly from the part over the backbone, a double 

 strap, the length of the back, with a strong crupper, should be 

 attached. Four or five inches on the off side 

 should be fastened, at the front edge' of this 

 surcingle, a strong two-inch ring. , On the 



opposite edge should be,attached another strap 

 extending to a ring upon the back strap at the 

 hip. A little pad should be fixed to the part 

 coming across the back, to prevent bruising or chafing it. 



' For the rope rig, procure a three-fourths inch rope, eighteen or 

 twenty feet in length. One that has been used" enough to render it 

 pliable is best. Make a simple loop about three inches long at one 

 end, and double the rope about four feet from the loop. Pass over 



Fig. 69.— Simple Rope Rig. 



this double part a three-inch ring made of three-eighths rod. Meas- 

 ure the distance from the tail to where the saddle of the harness 

 comes, to which bring the ring and make a simple knot of both 

 ropes around it, regulating it to the length of the back as it is 

 tightened. Next, put the double part under the tail, twist two or 



