. The art of taming and educating the horse .. . atthis stage be made very thorough. Then, when untied, re-peat this poling; or, if necessary, by the control of theWar Bridle repeat the poling until the horse will standquietly while being poled in any manner with the headfree. (See cut 41.) If the horse is of decided viciousness andgreat endurance, the treatment must be made more posi-tive. For such, this method may not be sufficient. Whenthis is anticipated, follow with either or both the othermethods; and, if necessary, repeat the Second I have a good place and the horse will bear
. The art of taming and educating the horse .. . atthis stage be made very thorough. Then, when untied, re-peat this poling; or, if necessary, by the control of theWar Bridle repeat the poling until the horse will standquietly while being poled in any manner with the headfree. (See cut 41.) If the horse is of decided viciousness andgreat endurance, the treatment must be made more posi-tive. For such, this method may not be sufficient. Whenthis is anticipated, follow with either or both the othermethods; and, if necessary, repeat the Second I have a good place and the horse will bear the excite-ment, I usually foUow with the First Method, throwing GENERAL REMARKS. 161 rapidly eight or ten times, as fast as the horse will get up;then stand behind him and excite him to get up, and rollhim back until he will not try to get up. This is the limitof this treatment, and works well when the horse will getup with energy ; but is almost inert when there is not muchresistance to it. All that is necessary when the horse gets up and is. Fig. 134.— Showing the impulsive, dangerous character of bad kickerswhen fiist brought for treatment. standing on three legs, is to bring the pole against the quar-ters. If there is submission to it, simply repeat until hewill bear the poling in any manner with his head and legsfree. But if there is still resistance, follow with the ThirdMethod, and repeat. While pressure is on, bring the poleagainst the quarters industriously. Usually, at first, thehorse will kick hard when touched; but it is rarely there 11 16^ KICKING. will not be submission in a few minutes. This point made,gradually remove the pressure, and while doing so, keeprubbing and bringing the pole against the quarters andflanks until there is unconditional submission. Sometimes young horses of this character are very greatest average of the worst horses I have ever foundhave been iron-gray, sorrel, or black, though I have occa-sionally found bays extremely bad. Bu
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