HOBBLES. 



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a casting rope or chain the animal is cast and secured in the 

 ordinary manner. 



Figure 85 represents Suykerbuyck's rope hobbles. Each 

 hobble is made by braiding several cords together, or by a 

 single rope or sash cord not less than % of an inch in diameter, 

 folded upon itself. These are tied together in a simple knot 



Fig. 85. Suykerbuyck's Rope Hobbies. 



(a). A ring (e) is fastened in the loop formed by the folding 

 of the ropes, and secured by wrapping or tying ropes together 

 by means of a "waxed end," or strong string (d). The hobble 

 is then placed around pastern as shown in the illustrations on 

 the left. A casting rope or chain completes the outfit. To re- 

 move this hobble the tension on same must first be released; 

 this is done by bringing the legs together. 



