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described as follows: Each hobble (fig. 15, A, B, C) is formed by 
several cords braided together, or by a single one, as large asa large 
lead pencil, folded in two. These being twisted, are tied together in 
asimple round knot. This double cord should measure about 75 
centimeters in length. Aring is fastened to the loop formed by 
the folding of the cords with several twists of a small, stout string. 
Figs. Band C show how the hobble is to be placed on the leg of the 
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animal. This can be done in two ways: ist, the hobble, made 
as in B, is fixed on the leg by passing the ring through the double 
loop 8; 2d, the open hobble, as in A, is put against the inner face 
of the coronet, the ring turned backward (front leg) or forward (hind. 
leg) ; then, after passing the cord near the ring so as to form the 
double loop 4, the single cord a is brought back on the stopper knot 
w. The set is easily removed, the legs being brought together to 
relax the hobble. One hand is sufficient to make the loop a slip over 
the knot ~, and thus free the leg which was fastened. The Suyker- 
buyck hobble forms a kind of slip knot, which can beadapted to | 
all coronets, no matter of whatdimensions. It is long enough fora . 
big horse, and can also be applied to a small one, a colt, ora pony. 
