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of helplessness, and, if resisting this very hard, reverse quickly and 

 tie the other way, and thus repe'at until there is entire submission. 

 It is very rare that even a colt of this character, when this treat- 

 ment is applied properly, cannot be made perfectly gentle within 

 from eight to twelve minutes. 



If the case is a bad one, after making this point, proceed as fol- 

 lows : Put on the War Bridle and make -him follow thoroughly. 

 There will usually be but little trouble in making the colt follow with 

 this in a few minutes. Now take up the feet, as before explained. 

 If this should be resisted, punish a little with the cord by pulling 



Fig. 146.— Coll as he will Follow after being Trained with Whip. 



right and left once or twice and repeat. As a general thing there 

 will be but little trouble experienced. Sometimes it may be found 

 quite difficult to take up the hind feet without getting hurt. In such 

 a case simply tie a flexible piece of rope or webbing to the hind 

 foot, and while held at the head by an assistant, pull the, foot back. 

 This may at first be resisted quite hard, but simply keep repeating 

 until it is submitted to unconditionally. Now gradually catch the 

 foot with the hand, and so repeat until it can be handled without 

 difficulty. (See Figs. 138 and 139.) The opposite foot must be 

 treated in the same manner. If this is resisted very hard, turn to 

 instruction on "Bad to Shoe," where full details are given. 



The next step is to drive in harness. I found I could accom- 

 plish my end quicker and better by putting on a nice, smooth 



