54 TRAINING OF HORSES. 
he pulls, get out of the way by climbing into the man- 
ger, as he will plunge considerably. When he comes 
up to the manger, as he will, caress him and speak kindly. 
If he is very confirmed in the habit, it may take three or 
four days to eradicate it. 
HABITS IN HARNESS. — 
Putting on Harness.—If the colt is shy about allow- . 
ing you to put on the harness, stepping away from you 
and refusing to stand, upon backing him out of the stall 
first put on the bridle. If you fear his getting from you 
while attempting to bridle him, put the bridle on over 
the halter. Now unbuckle the head-stall of the halter 
and allow it to drop off, still holding the halter-stalesin 
your right hand; with the left hand now pull the nose- 
piece over the nose and pass it into the colt’s mouth, 
and as you pull upon the halter-stale, the nose-piece 
passes around the bridle-bit and the halter comes off 
If it is a rope halter, you proceed in the same manner, 
except that you pull that portion which lies back of the 
ears over in front, and pass it down through the mouth 
with the nose-piece. Now lead him to the place on the 
barn floor where you wish him to stand while being 
harnessed. Quietly take down your harness from the 
pegs. If the colt moves from his position, lay down . 
your harness and lead him back quickly and firmly to 
the same position, not speaking to him until you get 
him in his place, when you will promptly and decidedly ° 
say, “ Whoa!” not speaking too loud, and being careful; 
