Magner's ABC guide to sensible horseshoeing : a simple and practical treatise on the art of shoeing horses . Fio. 261.—As the Cord may be Adjusted for Control of Simple Cases. FA LLIA TIVF TEE A TMENT. 9. Confirmed in the Habit. As the main object in the management of most cases is to makethem submit to be shod with the least trouble, I will first give thesimplest treatment for doing so. Indeed, this simple treatment, witha little care, will often be sufficient for the control of even very bad cases. If the horse is very sensitiveand excitable, but naturally gen-tle if given his own way, a gre
Magner's ABC guide to sensible horseshoeing : a simple and practical treatise on the art of shoeing horses . Fio. 261.—As the Cord may be Adjusted for Control of Simple Cases. FA LLIA TIVF TEE A TMENT. 9. Confirmed in the Habit. As the main object in the management of most cases is to makethem submit to be shod with the least trouble, I will first give thesimplest treatment for doing so. Indeed, this simple treatment, witha little care, will often be sufficient for the control of even very bad cases. If the horse is very sensitiveand excitable, but naturally gen-tle if given his own way, a greatdeal, of course, depends upon thegood management of the shoer,but as much on the aid of theowner. Try the following course :When the smith is in position,and ready, his left hand restingon the horses hip, let the owner,or some good, quiet man, catchthe horses ear with one hand,squeezing or twisting it a little ;with the other stroke the nose,or grasp the muzzle, and holdfirmly but gently, at the sametime talking to the horse kindly. If there is resistance to this, try blindfolding. Tie a blanket, or some-thing convenient, over the eyes, at the same time rubbing the nose, etc. With care on the pa
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