FIRST GLASS. 



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this way repeat a few times, gradually hammering harder until 

 there is no fear or resistance. This to be repeated on the opposite 

 side. 



Now mount the colt quietly. The best course is to stand oppo- 

 site the shoulder with the left hand grasping the halter and mane, 

 the right resting upon the back. While standing right up to the 

 horse, make a little spring upward, and on the instant of doing so 

 throw the right arm forward so as to bring the part a little forward 

 of the elbow, across the back and hold the body so poised a little 



Fig. 137.— Pulling the Foot Back with Cord. 



while. If the submission is at all doubtful, it is better to repeat this 

 two or three times, at each time bringing the body up a little higher, 

 or until the breast will come across the horse's back. This sub- 

 mitted to, gently bring the right leg up over the back, and gradually 

 assume a sitting position. Be careful at this stage to caress and 

 talk to the colt. At each progressive step it will Jielp your efforts 

 greatly to give him some little present of an apple, or something 

 else of which he is fond ; then go on more boldly, and in a short 

 time you can get off or on as you please. 



' It is desirable at this stage to accustom a colt to sliding back 

 over the hips, and torching the heels against the flanks. There is 

 quite a sleight in doing this. It is this : While across the back with 

 the leg partly over, catch the halter or bridle rein short enough to 



