RATTLE OF , WAQON. 



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but when subjected to changes, the impulse of kicking, running 

 away, etc., is as liable to occur as if they were entirely unbroken. 

 Hence we say that the great majority of such accidents are the di- 



Fig. 104. 



Fw. 165. 

 Contrasts of Character. 



Fig. 166. 



rect result of ignorance and bad treatment. 

 ing chapter on Colt Training. 



For details, see preced- 



Fear of Rattle of Wagon. 



If the horse is afraid of the rattle of a wagon, restrain or over- 

 come his resistance as may be necessary by one or more methods of 

 subjection. Next, accustom the horse to being touched on the. 

 quarters, etc., with a pole. Put on the harness with Patent Bridle 

 or Breaking Bit, to insure holding him easily, bring him in front of 

 the shafts, and have some one rattle the wagon until the horse is 

 regardless of it. Now carefully put him between the shafts, and let 



Fig. 167. 



Fig. 168. 

 Contrasts of Character. 



Fig. 169. 



the wheels and body of the wagon be shaken again ; then drop 

 the shafts upon the ground and repeat. Should the horse at any 

 time try to run ahead, pull him back sharply until he will stand 

 quietly without resistance. Now hitch him up and drive' moder- 

 ately at first, making a noise by a stick running across the spokes, 

 etc. Gradually let him out to a trot and run, compelling him to 



