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that are naturally gentle, but nervous. Second, colts that are some- 

 what wild and unaccustomed to being handled. Third, those that 

 are not only wild, but vicious and dangerous. The — 



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Usually require but very simple treatment. The first important 

 point is to teach the colt to lead. The War Bridle is by far the 

 best and sirriplest means of doing this ; but as this may not be 

 available, I will explain how it can be done in most cases very easily 



Pig. 135.— Testing a Doubtful Colt before Subjecting to Treatment. 



with a common halter. Put on quietly a simple rope halter that 

 fits nicely upon the head, the nose-piece extended , well ' down ; tie 

 the noose back of the jaw into a knot, to prevent its slipping or 

 drawing tightly upon the jaw. 



Now stand opposite the shoulder, take a firm hold of the hitch- 

 ing-part, and give a sharp, quick jerk, which will pull him around 

 toward you. This pulling to be repeated at short intervals until he 

 will come around freely without being pulled upon; when go to the 

 opposite side and repeat the same. Now gradually increase your 

 circle to a line straight ahead, until he will follow in any manner. 

 If the colt is a little heavy, perhaps sullen, tie up the near fore leg, 



