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one end of this rope. At this end of the rope 

 fasten a snap of sufficient size to take the ring. 

 Now, when the snap is fastened into the ring it 

 will form a loop in the rope. Pass the portion of 

 the rope between the ring and snap under the 

 horse's tail and snap the snap onto the ring, mak- 

 ing a loop around the horse's tail similar to the 

 crupper. Pass the other end of the rope through 

 the ring in the harness saddle and also through 

 the ring in the bit and tie the rope to a stout post. 

 Let your horse stand. The moment he pulls back 

 the rope will tighten around his tail and cause 

 som.p pain. When he finds that pulling back al- 

 ways causes this pain he will give up the idea of 

 pulling back. This method will effect a cure on 

 the majority of horses, but in some cases it will 

 not be effective. The trial will cost but little and 

 is worth testing. 



What You Can Accomplish With Your Horse 



by Whirling Him Around With 



His Head and Tail. 



When you have a horse that is hard to bridle, 

 put a halter on him and have some one help you 

 hold the bridle so it can be handed to you when 

 you call for it. Then take hold of the halter in 

 your left hand, and the tail with your right hand. 

 Draw tail and head together as close as possible 

 and whirl the horse around until he becomes dizzy. 

 Then stop short and with a firm voice say to your 

 horse, "Stand!" Take the bridle as quickly as 

 possible and place it on your horse's head and re- 

 peat the word, "Stand!" Practice this method six 

 or eight times a day for a week or so, until you 

 have attained success in easily bridling the horse 



