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are attached to the hames which are around the 

 collar, drawing down the horse's neck. The side 

 check is much more humane when driving a horse 

 with a collar. 



Farmers often state they must use the check 

 to keep the horses from eating the corn tops or 

 other grain that they might be working in. In- 

 stead of the check I would suggest the use of a 

 muzzle made of screen wire or bailed hay wire. A 

 muzzle can be put on a horse in such a way that 

 he will never feel its presence. This muzzle will 

 be more effective than the overcheck and will at 

 the same time give the horse the free use of his 

 head, so that he can do more and better work. 



When a horse is left standing hitched up for 

 a considerable length of time, unless he is a bad 

 kicker, the check should be loosened, as it punish- 

 es him a great deal more to be checked up while 

 standing than while traveling. This could not be 

 done with a bad kicker, as the horse would be apt 

 to demolish the vehicle to which he is hitched. 



The Most Successful Method of Breaking 



Bad Kickers Without the use 



of Hobbles. 



Place on your horse a strong bridle with an 

 extra good overcheck rein. Have the overcheck 

 made about an inch and a half wide. Place on the 

 horse the harness, saddle and breeching. Fasten 

 the backing strap to the tugs as tight as you can 

 and check your horse's head up in the air as high 

 as possible. Don't be afraid to check up his head 

 as far as you can get it. You cannot hurt him. He 

 may fight the overcheck.but pay no attention to it. 

 He will soon get used to it. He may also try to 

 throw himself. If he does this, do not get excited. 



