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pulley (g). By means of this arrangement the animal is 

 enabled to walk or move in almost any direction; however, 

 kicking is rendered impossible. 



Fig. 48. Ewell Farm Servjlce or Anti^Kicking Hobbles. 



The rope and hobble method of restraining both hind legs, 

 Figure 49, is easily and quickly applied. It is very effectual 

 in prohibiting kicking. This device is made by applying a 

 hobble strap to each hind pastern (a) (b). Connect the two 

 hobble strap rings by means of a rope (c). This rope is then 

 passed upward and forward between fore, legs ; thence upward 

 on outside of shoulder on opposite side, and back over withers 

 (f) ; then down and around rope (d) behind elbow. The free 

 end of rope (g) is held by an assistant. 



