52 TRAINING .OF HORSES. 
neck to hold up the shafts. At the back end of each of 
the two poles affix a “dog,” or piece of iron pointed and 
about four inches long, extending downward, so made 
as-to prevent the shafts being pushed backward p but 
allowing them to be drawn forward. ie 
The “Yankee Bridle,” “Foot-Straps” and “ Safety 
Shafts,” are the only implements now necessary to men- 
tion. All others required are such as are in ordinary \ 
use, a8 wagons, harness, whip, ete. 
Having explained the nature and construction of these 
implements, we proceed with our lessons upon the habits 
of the colt, commencing with 
HABITS OF COLT IN THE STABLE. 
Rolling or Getting Cast.—If the colt is in the habit 
of rolling or getting: cast, tie his halter at a sufficient 
length to allow him to just reach his nose to the floor; 
tie a strap or rope to the head-stall just back of the ears; 
tie the other end to a staple in the flooring overhead, 
about a foot back from the front of the manger. Have 
the strap or rope of sufficient length to allow the colt to 
lie down, but not long enough to allow him to lay his 
head sideways upon thefloor. He will not attempt to roll - 
over while the top of hisheadisheldup. This is perfectly 
safe, and, if persisted in, it will eventually cure the colt. 
. Crowding or Oringing.—If the colt crowds or cringes 
upon your entering the stall, you will, as you enter; 
gently caress him, proceeding quietly to assure him that 
he is not to be hurt, avoiding loud or sharp words, and 
feeding him from your hand. If a few attempts do not 
