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the hind parts to being touched with a pole, as ^explained in Colt 

 Training. If this is resisted, simply punish with the cord until the 

 poling will be submitted to unconditionally, 



I will presume that there is not a Breaking Bit available, and 

 only the ordinary resources of the stable at hand. In such a case, 

 put on next a well-fitting harness With an ordinary bit. The longer 

 the snaffle bit, the more power and effectiveness. Treat precisely as 

 advised for the colt) by poling behind and backing up against the 

 rail, so as to come against the quarters where the cross-piece of 

 shafts will strike. This thoroughly submitted to, drive around, at 

 the same time poling industriously until there is no fear of it. Then 

 hitch to poles as directed in that chapter, and make the point thor- 



Fig. 308.— As some very Bad Kickers will Act when Touched. 



ough of accustoming the quarters to being touched or being 

 pressed against without resistance. 



If there is much fear of the wagon, and the case is at all doubt- 

 ful, put on the foot-strap, and first put in shafts without breeching, 

 as explained for colts, and make the point thorough of submitting 

 to the rattling of the wheels, shoving the cross-piece against the 

 quarters, etc., then hitch in cautiously, holding the foot-strap as a 

 reserve power. Continue driving until there is assurance of the 

 case proving safe. 



Second Class. 



Among these will frequently be found some very serious cases. 

 They are usually young horses that have been frightened, kick vio- 

 lently, and run away. Now, let me tell you that thereare certain 



