The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-06
The Horse Charm; or the Great Secret
for Tanning Horses. t.,s,

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The horse caster is a wart, or excre-
scence, which grows on every horses fore
'Hegs and generally on the hind legs. 1t
has peculiar rank, musty smell, and is easi-
| ly pulled of. The ammoniacal efauvia
of the horse seems peculiarly to concen-
trate in this part, its, very strong odor
has, great attraction for all animals espe-
cially canine, aud the horse himself
For the oil of cumin, the horse has an
linstinctiye passion-both are original ma
thses of Arabia, and when the horse scents
ithe ,odor, he is instinctively drawn to-
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The oil of Rhodium possesses peculiar
properties. All:.nimals seem to- cherish
! a fondness for it, and in exercises kind
/ of subduing influence over him. &
! :, The directions given for tanning horses
fare as follows: ,,sa- .ian- F.:ss Fshrssgs
| Procure some horse-castor, and CRATE
fne.s Also get some oil of Rhodium and
! oil of ,cumin, and keep, the three separate
| in air-tight bottles. ora T5af,7sa.sfaa tf4sl
Rub a little oil Of, cumin upon your
hands; and approach the horse in the field,
on the windward side, so that he can
smell the cumin. The horse will let you
come up to, him then without any trouble.
p Immediately rub your hand gently on.
Ithe horses nose, getting q little of the Oil
on it. ~ f.,, t,..,e. - ..l4f; !..,.v-,
Y on can then lead him anywhere -
Give him a little of the castor on a
piece of loaf sugar. apple or potato. Cd
Put s, drops of Rhodium into lady's
silver, thimble. Take the thimble between
the thumb and middle finger of your right
hand, with the fore-fnger stopping the
mouth Of the thimble,. to prevent oil from
running out while you are, opening the
mouth of the horse. ,-s;.y;a, ..i,,.q.+,i..st
As soon as yon have opened the horses,
mouth, tip the thimble over upon his tongue
and he is your servant. He will follow
you like pet dog, .s,.l.-.ye{f d,f-.a7.g =
Ride fearless and promptly, with your
knees pressed to; the side of the horse,
and your toes turned in aud heels OUT
then you viii always be on healert for al
shy or sheer from the horse, and he can
never throw you. t.,.-..i,, , i.-..z,,s -
Then if you want to teach him to lie
down, stand on his nigh or left side; have
acouple of leather straps about six feet
long; string up his, left leg with one of
them around bis neck; strap the other end.
fof'it over his shoulders; hold it in your
hand, and when you are ready, tell him to,
[ lie down, at the same time, gently, firmly,
and steadily pulling on the strap, touch
ing him lightly OF, the knee, with a. switch.
The horse will Immediately lie down. Do
this a few times, and you can make him
lie down without the straps. S5assgsg
+ Heis your pupil and your friend. .,You
can teach him anything, only be kind to.
him, be gentle, Love him and he will
love yoa, Feed him before you do your
self. Shelter him well, groom him your
self, keep him clean, and at night always
gIye him a. good bed, at least a foot deep.
| Z In the winter season, don't let ~ our
horse stand out lone, time in, the cold,
without shelter or covering; fol, remember
that a horse is native Of q warm climate,
and in many respects, his constitution, is
as tenderSas man's.---Erchange. II
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