BAD TO BRIDLE. 



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There may be cases also where resistance to the harness upon 

 the hips, or crupper under the tail, will be very violent. In such 

 cases a regular course of subjection^ may be necessary. One of the 

 worst cases the writer ever handled was of this character, compel- 

 ling to resort to the First, Second, and Third methods, which were 

 in part repeated to break him of the habit. 



Kicking and Biting while Grooming. 



The habit of kicking and biting while grooming, is in all cases 

 the result of bad treatment. A sharp curry-comb or card is raked 

 recklessly over the legs and belly, regardless of'cutting into the 

 skin. The horse may 

 snap, kick, and almost 

 lie down upon the 

 ground in the effort 

 to avoid or relieve the 

 pain ; but no more at- 

 tention is given to this 

 than to kick and pound 

 as a means of compel- 

 ling to stand quietly. 

 Sharp curry-combs, or 

 any instrument that 

 will hurt, should not be 

 used upon such horses. 

 Should the horse be 

 over-sensitive, the re- 

 sult of former bad treat- 

 ment, restrain a little 

 with the War Bridle 

 until he will submit to 



being cleaned as directed. In such cases, it is always advisable 

 to commence at an insensible part, and work gradually to the part 

 at which the grooming is resisted. 



Bad to Bridle. 



Most horses will submit readily to be bridled, by giving a short 

 lesson with the War Bridle, and tying down as explained, when the 

 bridle can be put on or oflf as desired. Care should be taken to 

 have the bridle large and easy fitting. As there is submission, give 

 more freedom until there is no resistance. Should the horse show 

 viciousness, and resist this treatment, then subject to Second 



Fie. 242.— As the Horse will Stand Quietly to be Har- 

 nessed after Treatment. 



