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METHODS OF SUBJECTION. 



Fig. 99. — Touching the Horse's Quarters 

 with Pole while the Cord is On. 



head where the halter rests, pulling down gently ; thence through 



the mouth again, and hold firmly with the left hand, while the right 



is again passed over the head and 

 pulled down as before. (See Figs. 

 96 and 97.) And so repeat to the 

 end of the cord, winding for the first 

 three or four turns rather loosely, k 

 then gradually, with each repetition, 

 pull a little tighter. Always use 

 care to bring it over the tongue, so 

 as not to tangle or bruise it. 



Now take another cord and tie 

 to the first one, so that when pulled 

 doWn the knot will come on either 

 side of the head, but not at the top 

 or in the mouth. Draw this cord 



as tightly as thought necessary for the case, and continue to wind 



until three cords are used, according to the degree of resistance to 



be controlled. Fasten carefully by bringing the end under the 



other coils, and tie it so that it will not slip or get loose. 



The principle involved is that the greater the strength of will and 



power of resistance on the part of the horse, the more cord must be 



used, the tighter it must be drawn, and the longer it must be left on. 



The average time it should be kept on is from six to ten minutes 



In no case of even extreme 



resistance should it be left on 



longer than from twenty to 



twenty-five minutes. Unless 



in a small place, where there 



is not sufficient room to run 



around, attach a strap or cord 



to two or three of those around 



the head and hold by it, or tie 



to a hitching post. 



The success of the treat- 

 ment will now depend upon 

 what is done after it is ap- 

 plied, as it will practically 

 do no good to put on pressure and do nothing more; that is, the^ 

 efforts must now be directed industriously to combat and overcome 

 the resistance, whatever it is, until there is submission. For ex- 



Fia. 100.— Manner in which Some Horses Kick 

 when Touched with Pole. 



