. Manual of farm animals; a practical guide to the choosing, breeding, and keep of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine. Animal industry; Horses; Cattle; Sheep; Swine. 134 MANUAL OF FARM ANIMALS make the mistake of trying to teach the colt too much at a time; he should understand each lesson thoroughly before a second is attempted. On the other hand, colts should be worked con- tinuously day by day and not simply at the convenience of the trainer. The trainer should be gentle and firm at all times and go through with whatever is attempted. Training to the halter. — The foal should be taught very e
. Manual of farm animals; a practical guide to the choosing, breeding, and keep of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine. Animal industry; Horses; Cattle; Sheep; Swine. 134 MANUAL OF FARM ANIMALS make the mistake of trying to teach the colt too much at a time; he should understand each lesson thoroughly before a second is attempted. On the other hand, colts should be worked con- tinuously day by day and not simply at the convenience of the trainer. The trainer should be gentle and firm at all times and go through with whatever is attempted. Training to the halter. — The foal should be taught very early the uses of the halter; first to lead, then to drive. But even before haltering the youngster may be taught to "stand over," to have his foot raised, to back, and the like. In handling the colt be careful about the ears, the back of the fore legs, and the flanks, as these are often very sensitive. Catch the colt by putting one hand under the neck and the other under the hams or around the buttocks (Fig. 54). Never catch a colt around the neck only — if this is done, the colt will go backwards and perhaps fall — but instead catch him around both ends, as described; then if he attempts to go forward, press back with the hand under his neck, and if he attempts to go backwards, press for- ward with the hand that is around the buttocks. Colts caught in this way will let one walk up to them, whereas if they are. Fig. 54. — Method of catching a Young Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harper, Merritt Wesley, 1877-. New York, The Macmillan company
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