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attempts to go forward, press back with the hand under his neck, 
and if he attempts to go backwards, press forward with the hand 
that is around the buttocks. Colts caught in this way will let 
Fic. 39.— Catching foal the first time. 
one walk up to them, whereas if they are caught around the neck, 
there may be difficulty in coming near them. 
159. Training to the halter. — When ready to halter the foal, 
choose a strong, well-fitting halter and not a new one that smells 
of a lot of things that are new to the colt, but one that has recently 
been used. Care should be taken not to pull heavily on the nose- 
band at any time. Occasionally deformed face lines and necks 
are caused in this way. It is not necessary to drag a colt by the 
halter in order to suggest to him that his business is to follow. As 
