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MANAGEMENT AND BREEDING OF HORSES 



through the ring on the halter. This is called the quar- 

 ter hitch. Now take the halter strap in one hand, the 

 quarter hitch rope in the other. Pull gently on the 

 halter strap and as the foal begins to shake his head give 

 the quarter hitch rope a strong pull and he will immedi- 

 ately move forward. Do not hurry, but give him time 



FIG. 167.— DIFFICULT TO LEAD 



to get used to the lesson. Caress him and feed sweets. 

 Soon he will follow wherever you lead. (Fig. 167.) 



Teach the foal to drive with lines. — After the foal 

 understands the use of the halter, he should be taught to 

 drive with lines. To do this adjust a surcingle around 

 the foal's body. The surcingle should be provided with 

 a loop on each side, placed well below the center of the 

 body. Pass the lines through the loops and fasten to the 

 rings on the sides of the halter. Never use any kind of bit 

 in the mouth of a young animal. Now the lines will pass 

 the quarters low down and thus prevent the foal from 

 turning his head toward us, which he will do occasion- 



