TRAINING OF HORSES. 55 
in pulling him around, not to Auré him—your object 
being to teach him to stand in the place in which you 
put him. You will, each time that he steps out of it, lay 
‘down your harness and: put him back in the same man- 
ner, using the word “whoa” each time that you. get 
him there; and as he stands still, caress him about the 
face and neck. Now quietly take up your harness and 
reach it toward his side. If he is still restive, reach it 
around toward his nose and allow him to. examine it; 
then slowly proceed to put on the harness, not. being too 
anxious norin too much haste. This operation frequently 
requires patience and perseverance, sometimes occupy- 
ing half an hour. When the harness is well on, take it 
off, and repeat the process until the colt will allow you 
to put it on without flinching. ‘You will. find it neces- 
sary to give your whole attention to teaching this les- 
son, as you must watch every attempt of the colt to step 
away, and act promptly, so as to learn him that he is not 
to step. You also familiarize him with the use of the 
word “whoa.” This will be valuable if not trifled 
away by using the word needlessly. 
Stubborn and Refusing to Rein.—If a colt is stub- 
born and refuses to be guided by the reins, you will 
now use the “ Yankée Bridle.” When prepared,:step 
to one side of the colt, take hold of the “Bridle” about 
two feet from the head, and give him two or three 
sharp, short pulls sideways, always when pulling instant- 
ly slackening your hold; then go to the other side and 
pull him in that direction; now alternating sides at each 
