The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1858-08-31

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way that HSs understands, and an accord
ance with the laws of his nature. siI
In subjugating the horse, we must make
a powerful appeal to his intelligence; this
can only DO done by physical operation.
IL is an undisputed fact hat the batilee of
all animals Except such as are garnished
with horus) arc fought by seizug each 9th;
or by the throat. A deg that has been
thus held by his antagonist for few min
utes, on being released, is often so thor
orghly cowed that no human aftifee can
induce him to again reume the unequal
contest. This is the principle upon which
orse.taming is founded.
Choking horse is thc first process in
tanning, and is but the beginHing of cduca
ton. BY its operation horse becomes do
Gle, and will thereafter receive any instruc
tion which he can be made TO understand.
Teaching the animal to lie down mt our
bidding, tends to keep him permanently
cured, as it is perpetual reminder of his
subdued condition.
1t requires good deal of practice to
tame horse successfully; also nice judg-
ment to know when he is choked sufficient
", as there is bare possibility that he
might get more than would be good for
him. We advise persons not perfectly ia
miliar with horse to resort to the strap
ping and throwing down process (unless he
is very vicious) described below; this, in
ordinary cases, will prove successful. 1t is
the fault of most people who have owned
horse TO imagine that they are experts
in his management; while, on tho contra
~, many professional horsemen are the
very worst parties to attempt his subjuga-
tion. Uness man have good disposi-
tion he need not attempt horse tanning.
Retire with the animal to be operated
upon into close slable, with enty of
litter upon the floor (tanbark OF sawdust is
preferable. Yin the first place fastcn up the
left fore. leg with the arm strap, in such a
manner that it will be permanently secur.
cd. Then take broad strap and buckle
and pass it around the neck just back of
the jaw bone. Draw the strap as tight as
possible, SO tight rs to almost arrest the
horses breathing. The strap must not be
buckled, but held in this position to pre-
vent Shipping back. The animal will strug'
gle tor II few inmates, when he will become
perfectly quiet, oyerpowered by sense of
sItfocauOn; the veins IN his head will
swell; his eyes lose their fire; his knees
totter aud become weak slight vertigo
Will ensue, AMI growing gradually exhaust
ed, by backing him around the stable, he
will come down on his knees, in which 20
sltlon II Is an easy matter 10 push him on
his side, when his throat should be releas.
ed. New pat aud rub him gently for a.
bout twenty minutes, when, ia most in
stances, he will Ue subduoJ. il Is only in
extreme eases necessary 10 repeat the Opc
ration Of choking. The. next lesson is To
teach him to lie down, which IS described
below in the second method of tanning
No horse can cdcctualy resist the terrible
effects Of beng cholieG.
1t must b. constantly borne in MUD
lat the operator must not be boisterous
%, ,lol.u'. and hat the greatest possible
4 gre, 4 aI.uHess Is absolutely essential
n"u tdo horse Is prostate h. sbpui be
-3aJual aG4t uls ey,- show thgt hg lir, hc
come rs ,.iy tranquil
ANOTHER MErHoU I"
Buckle or draw strap t!ght around ia
mock, lit a fore ! Q and iasten around it
the opposite end OF the strap, the shorter
tho better. 1t will be see that in this plan
the holsc is made tho instrument bv which
The punishment Is Inflicted. When he at
tempts to put his foot down his head goes
with it,, an be thus chokes himself; care
should be taken that he does not pitch On
his head, and thus endanger his neck.
TANNING HORSE WITHOUT RESORT 20 STRAPS.
Secure the horse with stout halter to
tho manger If extremely unruy, muzzle
him. Soolhe him with the hands for a
few minutes until he becomes somewhat
pacificd. Thtn seize him by the throat,
close TO the jaw bone, with The right hand,
and 10y tho mane with the left. Now for.
cibly compress his windpipc until he be.
comes 50 exhausted that, by lightly kick
ing him on the fore legs, he will lie down,
after which he should be treated as pre-
viousy described. The process requires
courage in the operator, and also great
muscular strength.
ANOTHER METHOD OF TANNING HORSE; AL
so, TO TEACH HIM TO LIE DOWN
The horse to be operated upon should
be led into close stable. The operator
should be previously provided with stout
leather halter; n strong circingle, and
long and short strap-the first to fastcn
round the fore foot which is at liberty, and
the second to permanently secure the leg
which is looped up.
In the first place, if the horse be a bi.
ter muzzle him; then lift and bend his
left fore-lcg, and slip loop over it. The
leg W hich is looped up must be secured by
applying the short strap, buckling it around |
the pastern joint and fore arm; next put
on the surcingle, and fastcn the long strap
around the right fore-foot, and pass the
emp through loop attached to the surcin
gle; after which fasten on couple Of thick
heavy -pads-these can be put on in
tho first place If convenient. The pads
arc necessary,.as some horses in their strug
giles come violently on their knees, abrad.
ing them badly. Now take short hold
Of the long strap with your righ hand;
stand on the left side Of the horse, grasp
the bit in your hand; while in this posi-.
lion back him gently about the stable un-
til no becomes so exhausted as TO exhibit u
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