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above the hock joint When the horse kicks the leader must e» 

 pand, the result is the elastic prevents it from doing so, and tht 

 horse's habit of kicking in the stall will soon be broken np. Never 

 use a strap or rope ; if you do it will stop the circulation. In ail 



cases use tbe elastic. 



Question. What do jou think of whirling a horse by his tail ? 



Answer. If yon have a horse bad to harness, or will not stand to be 

 bridled or saddled, take the halter strap in your left hand, take hold 

 of the horse's tail with your right hand, and whirl him around 

 eight or ten times. He will become dizzy, and the moment you let 

 go of him he will stagger or fall. Then say " whoa ; " pick np your 

 saddle, harness or bridle, or whatever you want to put on him, and 

 you will find that he will stand perfectly quiet. It is a quick and 

 effective method. 



Never tie your horse's head and tail together, but follow the >boTO 

 instrtictioas. 



