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minutes’ job. Hitch a gentle horse by the stable door, and when all 
obstructions are removed, approach the colt on the opposite side quietly 
and slowlv. To avoid you, he will move toward the horse and unsus- 
piciously enter the stable. The doorway is a novel thing to him— he 
possesses not the least idea of its purpose— he sees an opening and 
passes in to get away from those coming too near him, and the prox- 
imity of the trained horse insures his safety. Should he escape, patiently 
repeat the process. When secured, lead away the horse and give the 
colt a handful of grain. . . .. „ 
General Rules. — As general rules for the various operations, Mr. Karey 
recommends that the shed or stable used should be light, and high 
enough to admit of a man’s riding around without danger to his head , 
that chickens, swine, and other animals be excluded, as serving to at- 
tract the attention of the horse; that on no account shall any person 
accompany the tamer, or be present at his operations, in order that the 
attention of the horse be not divided between two or more objects ; that 
before entering the stable the tamer shall know accurately Ml the pro- 
cesses he intends to go through with the horse; and that sufficient time 
must be given the animal, at each stage of the proceedings, to fully com- 
prehend what is being done, and what is wanted of him. 
Putting Oil the Halter— After your introduction to the colt, and by 
familiarity he has become at ease in your presence, you may proceed to 
halter him. A rope halter should never be used — one made of leather 
and properly fitted is the article needed. Approach him, and, after a 
few caresses, smoothing his head and neck without moving fasten the 
end of the halter-strap about his neck. You stand at the left side ot 
the colt. Laying your right arm across his neck, put, with your left 
hand, the long or buckle end of the upper part ot your halter under his 
neck • hold it loosely with your right hand, and then loose your strap. 
Now vou can lower the upper part; slip his nose into the appropriate 
place,’ and buckling the upper part, you have haltered your colt without 
in the least frightening him. Let him run around you, taking care 
never to check him roughly or draw him violently in any direction. 
Gradually approach him by shortening your hold upon the halter, until 
you can lay your hand upon his neck and again caress. When you 
have repeated this operation a few times, he will suffer you to reach 
his side without flying back or running away, and he is now ready for 
taking an advance step in his education. 
Leading the Colt.— Up to this period the colt is ignorant of his strength, 
and it behooves the instructor to keep him so. If violence is resorted 
to — if the attempt to make him follow is instituted by pulling he re- 
sists, and a battle commences. Stand a little on the near side, rub the 
nose and forehead, pull gently upon the strap, touching at the samo 
time the hind-legs lightly with a whip, and he will start and advance a 
few steps. Repeat the operation several times, and he will soon learn 
to follow by gently pulling upon the halter. 
Saddling and Bridling. — During the manipulations heretofore described, 
the mouth of the young 'coltsliould be frequently handled. Put a snaffle 
between his teeth, holding it with one hand while you caress him with 
the other. After a short time he will permit the bridle being placed 
