SECOND METHOD. 



05 



The conditions to be -ob- 

 served in its application are 

 as follows : — 



First, select a soddy place 

 in a field or yard free from 

 stones, stumps, or sharp fence 

 corners. The place should 

 not be too soft, such as a 

 deeply-plowed fields barn- 

 yard manure, or deep straw. 

 Heavy sod with considerable 

 grass is the best. 



Second, if there are sharp 

 shoes on the feet, they should 

 be removed before subjecting 

 to this treatment ; : to neglect 

 this would endanger calking or cutting the feet badly. 



Third, a strap halter should always be used. After catching 



Fig. 87.— As a Cold-blooded, Sullen Colt will Some- 

 limes Stand Refusing to Turn when Tied. 



Fig. 88.— As the Sulky, Vicious Colt will Usually Kick when Touched. 



the tail, take the strap of the halter between the teeth, so as to give, 

 freedom to use both hands, and "tie the hair of the tail into a knot? 



