. Gleason's veterinary hand-book and system of horse taming [microform] : in two parts. Veterinary medicine; Horses; Horse-training; Médecine vétérinaire; Chevaux; Chevaux. 292 BAD HABITS OF THE HO^SE. it, without coming in contact with the edges of the molar teeth, to prevent which the tongue is thrown out over the bit and hangs from one side oi the mouth. To remedy this defect, take a common bar bit, drill £. hole on either side, about three-quarters of an inch from the centre of the bit, from the upper surface; then take a piece of sole leather, four inches long and two inches wide, sprinkl
. Gleason's veterinary hand-book and system of horse taming [microform] : in two parts. Veterinary medicine; Horses; Horse-training; Médecine vétérinaire; Chevaux; Chevaux. 292 BAD HABITS OF THE HO^SE. it, without coming in contact with the edges of the molar teeth, to prevent which the tongue is thrown out over the bit and hangs from one side oi the mouth. To remedy this defect, take a common bar bit, drill £. hole on either side, about three-quarters of an inch from the centre of the bit, from the upper surface; then take a piece of sole leather, four inches long and two inches wide, sprinkle it over with pulverized ros'ih and burn it into the leather—this renders it proof against the action of the saliva in the mouth ; now drill two holes in the centre of the leather correspond- ing to those in the bit, and secure both together by rivets, so that the leather extends two inches above the bit and two inches below it; this, put into the mouth, keeps the tongue down clear of the molar teeth, and prevents the animal getting it over the bit. A horse which lolls the tongue should never be driven with a snaffle bit; a bar bit is always preferable. Hugg^ing the Pole.—This is a great annoyance to the other horse, and he will probably learn to do the same thing, not from imitation, but from leaning inwards so as to enable him to stand against the other leaning on him. I have seen a pair of horses thus going, each leaning on the other, rendering it extremely dangerous in frosty weather, or where the road from any cause may be slippery. This habit may be broken up by securing a piece of sole leather to the pole upon the side where the animal leans, having a number of tacks driven through it in such a manner as to protrude from the leather towards the horse. The moment he attempts to hug the pole, the tacks prick him, and lie leaves it in a moment and takes his proper position. He makes but few efiforts after the first punishment; a few days' driving in this manner, us
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