Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-13


system is somewhat akin to Animal
Magnetism in its effect, but the pro-
cess is widely different.
The Process Of Tanning q very sDl5S
horse, aOhich acas never hasodled.-Thss
consists, first by charming him by a
powder, which is obtained by taking
the button from horses knee; by
which ! mean the horney substance
growing on the inside, or rather, en
the hack part of horses legs below
the knee, behind and above it before
Dry this substance and pulverise it
put small quantity into quill and
blow it into his nostrils; in few migs-
utes it will operate, and cause him to
follow you, or permit you to handle
his feet, or to get upon his back
Thus, with perfect ease, may wills
and vicious animal become gentle and
harmless.
Process Of causing q Horse lay
doacn.-Approach him gently, upon
the left side; fasten strap around the
ancle of his forefoot; then raise the foos
gently, SO as to bring the knee against
the breast and foot against the belly
The leg being in this position, tasten
the strop around his arm, which viii
effeetuaIIy prevent him from putting
that foot to the ground again.
Then, fasten strap around the OPP
posite leg, and bring it over his Shout
der, on the left side, SO that you can
catch hold of ii. Then, push the
horse, gently, and when he goes to
fall, pull the strap-whieh will bring
him to his knees.
Now, commence patting him under
the belly; by continuing your gentle
strokes upon the belly, you will, in a
few minutes bring him to his knees be-
hind. Continue the process, and he
will lie entirely down, and submit hims-
self wholly to your treatment. By stiH
proceeding gently, you may handle his
legs in any way you choose.
However wild and fractions horse
may be naturally, after practising this
process few times you will find hina
perfectly gentle and Submissive, and
even disposed to follow you any where,
and unwilling to leave you Oh any oe-
casion.
Unless the horse be Wild, the frsa
treatment will be all sufficient; bus
should he be too fractious to be APP
preached in a manner necessary to per-
form the first named operation, yon
must contrive to get the powder into
his nostrils; this, YOU will find efeetual,
and you may then train your horse 10
harness or anything else with the VI
most ease.
In breaking horses for harness, after
giving the powders, put the harness Oh
gently, without starting him, and pat
him gently. then fasten the cham to a
log, which he will draw for an indeh-
mite length of time. When you find
him sufficiently gentle place him to a
wagon or other vehicle.
Note. Be extremely careful,in catch
ing the horse, not to alright him.
After he is caught and the powders
given, rub him gently on the head,
neck, back, and legs; and on each side
of the eyes, the way the hair les-but
be very careful not to whip, for a
young horse is equally passionate With
yourself, and this pernicious practice
has ruined many fine and valuable hor-
ses. When you are riding colt for
even an old horse) do not whip him if
he scares, but draw the bride so that
his eye man rest upon the object which
has affrighted him, and pat him upon
the neck as you approach it; BY this
means you will pacify him, and render
him less liable to start in future.
Means of learning horse to pace.
Buckle four poundweight around
the ankles of his bind legs, { lead IS
preferable) ride your horse briskly with
those weights upon his ankles, at the
same time twilehing each rein of the
bride alternately, by this means it will
immediately throw him into pace
After you have trained him in this
way to some extent, change your lead
en- weights for something lighter; lea
ther padding, or something equal to it,
will answer the purpose; let him wear
these light weights, until he is perfectly
trained. This process will make
smooth and easy pace: Of any horse.