176 KICKING. 



For the Breaking Rig, see illustration witk description in first 

 chapter. 



It may be asked, "Is there any medicine by which you can 

 make a horse gentle ? " See " Medicine " in " Subjection." 



Kickers in Stall. 



In the first place, for the management of kicker's in the stall, a 

 great deal depends upon the size of the stall and the adroitness of the 

 man in approaching the horse. A very narrow stall makes it some- 

 what difficult, if not dangerous, to approach even many gentle 

 horses. Such stalls are not only an abomination for the increased 

 danger and inconvenience they cause in going around a horse, but 



for not affording sufficient freedom for the 

 horse to lie down and step around. It is 

 no reason for stalls being so constructed be- 

 cause somebody who should know better 

 makes them so. If the stall is large, there 

 will be better opportunity to keep out of 

 reach, and, unless the horse is very vicious, 

 there will be no difficulty in going around 

 him with comparative safety. 



Then, much depends upon the character 

 of the man. A courageous, determined horse 

 soon learns to become aggressive toward a 

 naturally timid man who seems afraid to ap- 

 proach him: If, a horse is very vicious in 

 Fra. 236—Srmple Method of h ^ taUj he j s lilce any other dangerous brute 

 Controlling the Head. ... .... 



upon which nothing short of a thorough 



course of subjective treatment will produce any impression. But 

 if irritable or cunning, a sharp lesson with the War Bridle until he 

 will follow promptly will usually be sufficient ; after which it may be 

 left on for a day or two. 



The treatment for all ordinary cases should be about as fol- 

 lows : First, put on the War Bridle, second form, which may, if the 

 case is stubborn, be turned into the Double-Draw Hitch Form, and 

 make him feel its power sufficiently to follow promptly. Lead him 

 into the stall, and while holding the cord, step in and out repeatedly, 

 making him, during the time, keep his hind parts turned in the op- 

 posite direction. This treatment may be accompanied by giving 

 apples, etc. 



If the case is important, and it is desired to be very thorough, 

 after putting on the halter, put on the War Bridle, Second form. 



