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latter both front legs are under restraint. This harness 

 consists of two straps fitted with D-shaped rings, which 

 are buckled about the pasterns; a surcingle fitted with 

 two rings on the belly, three on either side and one over 

 the saddle; and a long rope. To arrange the double 

 safety, pass one end of the rope through the left ring at 

 the belly, then down and through the ring at the left 



FIG. 171.— RAREY'S THROWING HARNESS 



pastern, then up and through the other ring at the belly, 

 then down and through the ring at the right pastern, 

 then up and tie off at one of the rings on the right side. 

 Now, by taking hold of the free end of the rope, we have 

 the harness completed. In case the horse is difficult to 

 manage, pull on the safety rope and restrain his fore legs. 

 If he continues to act up, pull his fore legs up by a jerk 

 on the rope and he will come to his knees. As this is a 

 very humiliating position it serves to bring the horse 

 under subjection. (Fig. 170.) 



