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thence upward to and throngh "D" of girth (f). Traction is 

 made from free end of rope (0). Another rope starts from 

 hobble ring (k) of near hind and passes upward (i) and for- 

 ward over back (a). Traction is also made from free end of 

 this rope (1). The third rope is used to flex and fix the oft" 

 fore leg. This foot is raised and knee rope applied before 

 casting. 



Fig. 149. 



Danish Casting and Securing Harness as IVIodified by 

 Abllgaard. 



Bohard's Method of Casting \amd Restraining a Horse With 



Ropes. 



The rope method of Rohard, Eigure 150, is simple in its 

 construction and convenient in its application. It is intended 

 to be used in casting and restraining wild, nervous or vicious 

 animals on occasions where sufficient help for other methods 

 is unavailable. A rope 25 feet long, futnished with a loop in 

 end, is all that is necessary in making this appliance. To apply 

 this rope and cast a horse an assistant holds the halter rein in 



