TRAINING OF HORSES. 103 
and a horse which has run once, no matter from what 
cause, is likely to run again, and the remedy should be 
applied to prevent it. The plan of tying a strap to each 
hind-leg above the gambrel, passing it through the girth, 
was taught by us for years, with tolerable success; but 
we have abandoned it for the ones we describe, as we 
have found them to be far preferable. We are informed 
that a patent has been taken out for this tying plan; 
but the patent is void from lack of originality, and, 
in view of the later improvements by us, is comparative- 
ly valueless. 
REFUSING TO STAND TO CARRIAGE. 
Proceed the same as when teaching the colt.to stand 
to be harnessed, using the common bridle if it will an- 
swer; if not, applying the “ Yankee Bridle,” (see Fig- 
ure 7.) Lead him on to the floor, place him in the posi- 
tion you wish him, and say, “ Whoa!” The object of this 
lesson being to teach him the application of the word 
“whoa ”—the most important word in horsemanship— 
you will proceed by stepping away from him, and if he 
moves, put him back and repeat, “‘ Whoa!”. If he appears 
to trifle and not heed you, use the “ Bridle,” pulling 
upon him to warn him to attend to you. , Practice this 
until he will allow you to walk away in auy direction 
without moving himself.. Take a whip and crack it 
slightly, and if at this he moves, put him back as be- 
fore, increasing the cracks of the whip until you accus- 
tom him to stand while the whip is being flourished. 
