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Fig. 254. Smith's Antl-Kicl<er Applied. 



Hess' Method of Restrainmg Both Hind Legs. 



The method of Hess, Figure 255, for restraining both hind 

 legs consists of doubling a rope, webbing or strap, and placing 

 it around one hind leg above the hock (b) (c). Pass one free 

 end up between the hind legs and through the loop, and the 

 other free end is passed in front and around the other hind leg 

 (a) and through the loop. Traction is made on both free ends 

 (d) ; this draws the legs together and prevents backward, for- 

 ward and sidewise movement. 



Restraint of Both Hind Legs with a Sack or Cloth. 



Figure 256 represents restraint of both hind legs by means 

 of a sack or cloth folded and placed in front of the hocks (a) 

 and held on each side (b) (c) by an assistant. 



Restraint of Both Hind Legs hy Pole in Front of Hochs. 



Figure 257 represents both hind legs restrained by placing 

 a pole in front of the hocks (A). Each end (0) (B) of this 

 pole is held by an assistant. 



