The new system of educating horses, including instructions on feeding, watering, stabling, shoeing, etc with practical treatment for diseases . ward between the legsand attach the cord to the hame ring or collar of the gentlehorse, as before. The restraint is now on the tail length-wise, which has a remarkably disconcerting influence, withgreat power to force the horse forward when the gentlehorse starts. If this should fail, there is but one resourceleft, which I can here describe, but which is very effectiveand valuable if properly applied. Put the war bridle on; bring the part over the neck
The new system of educating horses, including instructions on feeding, watering, stabling, shoeing, etc with practical treatment for diseases . ward between the legsand attach the cord to the hame ring or collar of the gentlehorse, as before. The restraint is now on the tail length-wise, which has a remarkably disconcerting influence, withgreat power to force the horse forward when the gentlehorse starts. If this should fail, there is but one resourceleft, which I can here describe, but which is very effectiveand valuable if properly applied. Put the war bridle on; bring the part over the neck for-ward to the ears; now jerk sidewise and ahead, and finallyahead as there is submission, until there is prompt obediencein coming ahead when pulled upon. Hitch to wagon bythe side of a true horse. Have prepared a smooth stiff poleabout the length of the wagon tongue. Bore a hole a fewinches from the large end, and about a foot or more for- 88 EFFECT OF KINDNESS. ward of the head bore another. Lay this pole over that ofthe wagon, the end uver that of the true horses whiffletree,and tie firmly on top with a piece of cord. Now step for-. Pole applied to Balker, fard and tie a piece of small rope from one hame ring tothe other of the horses, under the pole, so as to be just tautwhen in position. Pass another piece of the same sizedcord around the pole and tie it into the true horses hamering short enough to hold the pole in the center. Tie thecord on the head now to the pole through the hole, justlong enough to give freedom, so long as the horses keepeven; but as soon as there is refusal to go, the strength ofthe true horse is brought by the pole on the head, whichwill compel going ahead, (see cut.) Start and stop thehorses often, until obedience is secured. This pole may beused so long as there is any disposition to balk. The horse should not be required at first to use muchstrength in drawing. Let this be required gradually, asthere is obedience and willingness inspired to wo
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