. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 13 ©tt£ greefce* cmfr Qpovtsntan [August 27, 1904 Training the Colt. After the colt is well broken to the halter, bo he will show to good advant- age, the next step is to get him used to the bitting harness. This consists of an open bridle with check, surcingle, crup- per and side lines, which go from the surcingle to the bit, to prevent him from turning his head to either side. Put this on him and check him up, not too much at first, but raising hi n a little each day up to the desired height to make him look attractive. For this lesson let him have a yard to
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 13 ©tt£ greefce* cmfr Qpovtsntan [August 27, 1904 Training the Colt. After the colt is well broken to the halter, bo he will show to good advant- age, the next step is to get him used to the bitting harness. This consists of an open bridle with check, surcingle, crup- per and side lines, which go from the surcingle to the bit, to prevent him from turning his head to either side. Put this on him and check him up, not too much at first, but raising hi n a little each day up to the desired height to make him look attractive. For this lesson let him have a yard to go about as he pleases. When well accustomed to the bit and check, put on long lines instead of the short lineB and teach him to drive, start and stop at the word; also to back. This is a very important part of the break- ing. It is very easy to train a colt to back, but you must not get in too big a hurry or failure will likely be the result. Encourage him to back a step by pulling on the lines, at the same time telling him to back. As soon as he makes a step backwards, slacken on the lines and say "; Repeat this until he will back when told, which will take but a short time, if properly done. The next step is to hitch in harness. This may be done either siDgle or double. If Bingle, it should be hitched in some kind of a breaking cart. This need not be one bought at a high price, but can be made by UBing two wheels of a light wagon with an axle to which attach two poles, to act as shafts ; arrange a seat, and the cart is ready for use. An open bridle is the best, for when broken in an open bridle the colt will usually go all right in blinders. Always Btart a colt with an easy bit, for a severe bit that will irritate the mouth will often make it misbehave where it would other- wise go all right. When firBt hitching a use a harness with a breech- ing, so that it will get used to it along with the rest of the harness. Now before hitching it is best to
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