Till-: HORSE. 
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Fig. 4. lying down and subdued. 
finally lie down. As soon as he is down (see fig. 4) and his struggling 
has ceased, caress his face and neck \ handle every part of his body, 
making yourself familiar as possible. When in this position a short 
time, remove the straps, straighten out the limbs, fondle with him as 
much as you choose, and in fifteen or twenty minutes let him rise again 
to his feet. Repeat this operation, removing the straps as soon as he 
lies down, and in from two to five trials he is completely subdued — he 
will follow you like a dog, and you may take any liberties with him 
without a tear as to the result. It a thorough course of instruction is 
given — and he must be educated; no boy's play about it — he will seek 
the floor if you simply raise the fore-leg and give the command, “ Lie 
down, sir.’’ 
We give the following rules for the guidance of any who may wish 
to practice, simply remarking that their strict observance is imperative : 
First. The horse must not be forced down by violence, but must be 
tired out until he has a strong desire to lie down. 
Second. He must be kept quiet on the ground until the expression 
of the eye shows that he is tranquilized, which invariably takes place 
by patiently waiting and gently patting the horse. 
Third. Care must be taken not to throw the horse upon his neck 
when bent, as it may easily be broken. 
Fourth. In backing him no violence must be used, or he may be 
forced on his haunches and his back broken. 
Fifth. The halter and off rein are held in the left hand, so as to 
keep the head away from the latter ; while, if the horse attempts to 
plunge, the halter is drawn tight, when, the off-leg being raised, the 
animal is brought on his knees, and rendered powerless for offensive 
purposes. 
Catching the Colt. — If the colt is in the pasture, approach kindly and 
quietly, extending but one arm, and as you move toward him speak 
soothingly. If any difficulty is caused by his movements to avoid con- 
tact, keep the temper cool and persist 'in the effort to its completion, 
which cannot exceed a few minutes. If you rush after him with arms 
swinging, and hallooing, he fears bodily harm, and will exert his utmost 
strength to escape. This should not be— from first to last the presence 
of man should never be connected with the fear of injury. 
Stubling the Colt. — Mr. Rarey calls stabling the most wary colt a ten 
