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and run between the forelegs and up through the collar, 

 then down through the hobble and up on the outside of 

 the limb through the collar again, the attendant raises 

 the leg as desired, and holds it in that position by grasp- 

 ing all the two outer ropes at the level of the shoulder 

 joint. The throwing harness varies with the operator, a 

 cheap outfit consists of a strong surcingle, with iron ring, 



THROWING A HORSE FOR OPERATIONS. 



two hobbles, about forty feet of three-quarter inch rope, 

 and a couple of strong leg straps, hame straps may be 

 used. The surcingle is put on the animal, a long rope 

 applied to the headstall, run through a ring on the back, 

 the holder standing well in front of the horse; the near 

 forefoot is tied up to the surcingle if it is desired to lay 



