TRAINING OF HORSES. 85 
worked with perfect safety, and after a few attempts at 
kicking he will so far abandon it as to be under the con- 
trol of the common driving-lines. Be careful and not 
tease or annoy a kicking horse. Gentleness and quiet 
treatment, accompanied with a sure control, will always 
effecta cure. => 
‘Another plan, which we have formerly advised, and 
which has proved quite successful, is to put on a strong 
strap halter, with a pulley or ring in the end. of the 
halter-stale ; pass it over a girth and under the body ; 
pass your hands quietly upon the hips and down the 
hind-legs, and buckle a strap with a ring on around each ; 
tie a rope or strap to the rings, passing it through the 
pulley or ring at the end of the halter-stale. Then let up 
on the bridle and start him along. He will probably kick 
and flounce considerably, when you must hold him firm- 
ly. As soon as he becomes quiet, caress him, and speak 
to him gently. Lead him along, and you will find, after 
a few attempts, that he will become reconciled to the 
gearing, when you may take it off. Keep cool yourself, 
and: show determination by your acts; for if you hesi- 
tate or show doubt, the horse will be sure to know it, 
and your labor will be materially increased. Repeat 
the next day, and you will find him very much improved. 
During this process, as well as all other efforts to break 
up bad habits, where the horse is to be severely exer- 
cised, keep him in good feed, and give him the best of 
care. If you. break a horse of habits while he is in low 
feed and has. but little ambition, they may develop 
