212. BAD TO SHOE. 



cident. If the case is still unmanageable or doubtful, put on the 

 double-draw hitch form of War Bridle. While an assistant is 

 holding the cord (see Fig. 257), buckle a rein, or tie a cord around 

 the foot below the fetlock. Get directly behind, out of reach, and 

 pull the foot back. This will usually be responded to by a sharp 

 kick, or the foot pulled forward with energy. If so, let the War 

 Bridle be jerked upon once or twice as punishment. Repeat the pull- 

 ing at short intervals until the foot will finally be given back freely, 



Fie. 258.— The Colt as He will Stand after Treatment. 



and rested upon the toe. Now step forward to a point a little back 

 of the shoulder, with one hand take a short hold of the strap, at the 

 same time resting the other upon the horse's back, and pull the foot 

 forward repeatedly. Usually this will be submitted to ; if so, catch 

 the foot and bring it forward and back, to test its flexibility or sub- 

 mission to control. If, however, it is resisted, or the control is still 

 doubtful, pass the strap over the neck, back between the fore legs^ 

 and up under the part over the back. Pull short enough to bring 

 the leg well forward under the body, and tie into a half-hitch knot. 

 This will bring the weight and pulling of the leg directly across the 

 back and neck in a way that disables greatly. 



Next touch or lightly slap the leg until it is submitted to freely, 



