. Handbook for rangers & woodsmen . y , if a hind leg is hobbled, there is httle orno danger of rope burns being inflicted on the otherlegs. Side Hobbles.—These may be used on an animal that hasbecome so adept in the manipulation of regular double hobblesthat they no longer serve as an adequate means of confining itto a limited area. Ordinary double hobbles are used, however, but the shortchain that connects them is replaced by a longer one and thetwo legs on one side are fastened together. When first usedon an animal this chain should be long enough to allow the LIV
. Handbook for rangers & woodsmen . y , if a hind leg is hobbled, there is httle orno danger of rope burns being inflicted on the otherlegs. Side Hobbles.—These may be used on an animal that hasbecome so adept in the manipulation of regular double hobblesthat they no longer serve as an adequate means of confining itto a limited area. Ordinary double hobbles are used, however, but the shortchain that connects them is replaced by a longer one and thetwo legs on one side are fastened together. When first usedon an animal this chain should be long enough to allow the LIVE STOCK 239 legs and feet to assume their natural position as the animalstands still; it is shortened as the animal learns to travelbetter. Such a method of hobbling is known in the South as sideUning. It seldom proves effective on a hoise that paces. Cross Hobbles.—These are attached to the front and hindlegs of opposite sides as shown in Fig. 201, and are especiallyeffective when double hobbles or side hobbles fail to prevent. Fig. 201.—Cross hobble. an animal from straying long distances. The method is knownin the South as cross lining. Horseshoe Hobbles.—These are for use on an animal thatstands quiet while being approached but manages to keep justout of reach and thereby avoid being caught. An ordinar}-horseshoe is sUpped about the leg over the cannon-bone andpushed downward till it fits moderately tight. It usually pre-vents an animal from running. Chaining.—This method of preventing an animal from stray-ing or from running away when approached consists merely ofhnking a chain into a single, or picket, hobble; when the animalstarts to run the chain whips the other legs. Such a chainshould be about 2 feet long. An animal that is. hobbled should not be picketed at thesame time; it is not only a dangerous practice, but is also quiteunnecessarv. 240 HANDBOOK FOR RANGERS AND WOODSMEN
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