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FEAR— ITS EFFECTS.. 



sleight, take the following course : First, get good control with the 

 War Bridle. Next, while holding the horse firmly with one hand, 

 with the other bring the robe gently to his nose, letting him smell 

 and feel of it, when, gradually, as he will bear, bring it up over the 

 head, neck, and body ; then stand off a little way, and throw it 

 upon him, and repeat until it can be thrown upon him at a distance 

 of eight or ten feet without exciting fear. Both sides must be 

 treated alike. 



No matter what is done, the treatment must always commence 

 at the nose and head, and gradually work back, as before explained. 



Fig. 178.— Letting Coll Feel and Smell of Umbrella. 



To overcome all fear of the robe, it may be necessary to repeat the 

 lesson several times. If the robe cannot be brought near the horse 

 with safety by the control of the War Bridle, the resistance must be 

 overcome by First or Second Methods of Subjection. The Break- 

 ing Rig, if available, would be still simpler and better. Occa- 

 sionally there may be found cases in which the intensest fear may 

 be shown, for which the treatment should be made exceptionally 

 careful and thorough. 



When treated by Second Method, the horse may strike and 

 kick so recklessly as the robe is brought near, it may be necessary 



