THIRD METHOD. 



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so that when we had such cases we found it to be the best course to 

 abandon it at once. 



This method of subjection is so arbitrary, and in ignorant hands 

 can be so easily made the basis of injury and abuse, that for a long 

 time I have been very reluctant to give it to my classes, or publish 

 it, fearing they would misuse its advantage ; but with anything like 

 ordinary care, it is not at all difficult to determine" the cases for 

 which it is suitable, and to avoid needless abuse by it. It is always 

 advisable, before applying this treatment as well as in the applica- 

 tion of other methods of treatment, to look the horse carefully over 

 in a general way. Then, if not sure of the character test a little to 

 be able to determine it with accuracy. 



"SSSkw 



Fie. 108. — Pulling the Fool Back — Bad to Shoe. 



If a nervous, excitable, coltish-acting fellow, that has perhaps 

 been seriously frightened in consequence, of carelessness or accident, 

 the Second Method may first be used. Should this fail, or not pro- 

 duce satisfactory results, then this method may be tried. To make 

 its application plainer, first bring the cord through the mouth once 

 and pull down rather tight. Should this be submitted to, it is safe 

 to proceed. But if the horse strikes violently, or resists, showing a 

 disposition to bite upon the cord, especially after two or three coils 

 have been used, it had better be abandoned and other treatment 

 used. Or, if it is desired to subject the horse to the First Method 

 first, and the cord cannot be put on with safety, subject to the Sec J 

 ond Method for a few moments, then resort to the first, after which 

 the impression can be fixed by this. 



