34 TRAINING OF HORSES. 
npon him the fact that you control him, thus teaching 
him to obey the rein and go without leading. Be care- 
ful each time to repeat the word.“ Whoa!” at the same 
instant you pull up on the reins to stop him. This usu- 
ally occupies about three days’ time. As soon as he’ 
appears handy with the reins, you are then ready for 
HITCHING UP THE COLT. 
If possible avoid hitching him up single. If it is real- 
ly necessary, however, to do so, be particular to place 
him in the thills as quietly as possible. As there is no 
particular danger attached to this transaction, we have 
no established rule, leaving the operator to be governéd! 
by circumstances and his own judgment. Before hitch- 
ing him to the wagon, rattle the thills, shake the wagon, 
walk him out and in between the thills, leading him ‘in 
toward the wagon, unchecking him and allowing him: 
to examine in his own way the object which is so new 
and terrifying to him. You must accustom him to the 
wagon or there will be danger. If he continues fright- 
ened in spite of these efforts, it will be well to let him 
go for a while. If after one or two attempts he still 
continues excited and restive, you may then apply the 
“Yankee Bridle.” For the method of its use see future 
pages, in which it is explained. The object of its use 
in this instance is to secure a more perfect control of 
the mouth, to be of use in case of sudden fright. If 
properly used twice or thrice it is certain to secure the 
desired end. You may then hitch him to the wagon, 
