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FEAR— ITS EFFECTS. 



be done over the body, neck, and head, occasionally patting and 

 rubbing the head and neck with the hand ; then repeat, putting in 

 small charges of powder and coming nearer, and so continue until a 

 full charge can be fired over or near the horse, as desired. 



Hogs sand Dogs. . 



Sometimes a dog or hog by running under a colt will excite in- 

 tense fear. If very bad, get good control by subjecting to First and 

 Second Methods, and drive around in harness in a small yard where 

 there are hogs, until they will not attract attention. Next, hitch to 

 a wagon, ahd repeat the driving slowly. These cases usually re- 

 quire several repetitions of treatment. 



Railroad Cars. 



When a horse has been frightened by a locomotive or train of 



cars, it is sometimes a very difficult 

 matter to overcome the fear, mainly on 

 account of the inability to control the 

 movement of the cars. The simplest 

 and best course for all average cases 

 will be about as follows : — 



Drive the horse around in harness, 

 so far away from the engine as not to 

 excite much fear, and gradually drive 

 back and forth in long circles, and closer, 

 stopping occasionally to give a piece of 

 apple, or something, talking and rubbing 

 the head and neck awhile. Sometimes 

 it may be advisable to use the War 

 Bridle ; but, as a general thing, it would 

 be better to teach him confidence by 

 driving around near the train. This should be repeated until he 

 can be driven around, and quite close, without offering resistance. 

 Now drive around to a wagon or sulky ; if to a wagon, get one that 

 will allow turning short circles without upsetting. To work surely, 

 it is necessary to work slowly. Of course it will be necessary to have 

 absolute control over the mouth. In this way a horse can be driven 

 with comparative safety near or about moving or stationary trains. 

 Anything like complicated rigging for the control of such horses 

 will be found comparatively worthless. If the horse cannot be 

 driven with safety after the treatment given, the risk is too great ; 

 4ie had better be discarded for driving near the cars. 



Fig. 180.— The Press Horse of Go- 



wanda, a Noted Runaway Kicker, 



after being Subdued. 



