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ing or throwing himself, catch the end of the strap and pull loose. 

 This is a very nice point, and one that must not be neglected, 

 whereas, if tied too short at first, causing him to go too fast, it is im- 

 portant that the strap be instantly pulled loose and tied longer. In 

 either case, the point is to regulate the going around just enough to 

 make him dizzy and no more. There is nothing made by letting 

 the colt fail, and especial care must be taken to prevent his 

 throwing himself. 



Now proceed with the poling. Touch every ( part of the body 

 that is in the least sensitive while going around, until submitted to ; 



Fig. 145.— Teaching a Colt to Follow with the Whip. 



then untie and do the same. I mean by this that when he will sub- 

 mit to being touched, on any part with the pole, go to the opposite 

 side and repeat until there is no fear or resistance shown. Every 

 part of the body must be touched. Usually the feet can be taken 

 up now and handled. ' 



Next get on the back:. These points should be made thor- 

 oughly. As a general thing, this will require; but a few minutes' ef- 

 fort, and the change will seem wonderful* .< All his fears and sensi- 

 bilities apparently having left him, he acts the part of an entirely 

 gentle colt. But some colts, and those too that may appear quite 

 gentle, may resist very hard when touched or tested in this way, 

 striking and kicking with great fury. This is not to be accepted as 

 a cause for discouragement. Simply force up sharply to the point 



