Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-09-16

he does not pitch on his head, and thus en-
danger his neck.
TANNING HORSE WITHOUT RESORT TO
| STRAPS.
Secure the horse with a stout halter to
the manger. If extremely unruly, muzzle
him. Soothe him with the hands for few
minutes until he becomes somewhat paci-
fled. Then seize him by the throat, close
TO the jaw-bone, with the right hand, and
by the name with the left. Now forcibly
compress his windpipe until he becomes so
exhausted that, By lightly kicking him on
the fore:legs, he will lie down, after which
he should be treated as previously described.
The process requires courage in the opera
tor, and also great muscular strength.
TEACHING HIM TO LIE DOWN.
The horse TO be operated upon should be
led intoa close stable. The operator should
be previously provided with stout leather
halter; looped strap to slip over the ami
mails knee; strong surcingle, and long
and short strap-the first 10 fasten around
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 bitter,
muzzle him; then lift and bend his left fore
leg, and slip loop over it. The leg which
is looped up must be secured by applying
the short strap, buckling it around the pas
tern joint and fore arm; next put on the
snrcingle, and fasten the long strap around
the right fore foot, and pass the end through
a loop attached to the surcingle; after which
fasten on couple of thick leather knee
pads-these can be put on the first place if
convenient. The pads are necessary, as
some horses in their struggles come vio-
lently on their knees, abrading them badly.
Now take short hold of the long strap
with your right hand; stand on the left side
of the horse, grasp the bit in your left hand;
while in this position back him gently about
the stable until he becomes so exhausted as
to exhibit desire to lie down, which desire
should be gratified with as little violence as
possible; bear your weight firmly against
the shoulder Of the horse, and pull steadily
on the strap with Jour right hand; this will
force him 10 raise his foot, which should be
Immediately pulled from under him. This
is the critical moment; cling to the horse,
and after few struggles he will lie down.
In bearing against the animal do not de-
sist from pulling and pushing until you
have him on his side. Prevent him from
attempting to rise by pulling his head to-
wards his shoulder A soon as he is done
struggling, caress his face and neck; also
handle every part Of his body, and render
yourself as familiar as possible. After he
has laid quietly for 20 minutes, let him
rise, and Immediately repea! the operation.
removing the straps as soon as he is doan;
and if his head is pulled toward his shoulder
it is impossible for him to get up. After
throwing him from two TO five times, the !
animal will become as submissive and ab-
!iect as we'll trained dog, and you need not
be afraid TO indulge in any liberties with /
him. Asyoung horse is subdued much |
quicker than an old one. as his habits are
not confirmed. An incOrrigible horse
should have two LESSONS day; about the
fourth day he will be permanently con-
quered. If the operation is repeated se*s-
raj times, he can be made to lay down by
simply lifting up his fore leg, and repeating
the words, "lie down, SIR" which he must
previously be made familiar with.
The following rules will serve as a guide
to the amateur operator, and should be
strictly observed: lst. The horse must
not be forced down by violence, but must
be tired out until he has strong desire TO
lie down. 2d. He must be kept quiet on
The ground until the expression of the eye
shows that he is tranquilized, which inva-
riably takes place by patiently waiting and
gently pat,ing the horse. Sd. Care must;
be taken not 10 throw the horse on his
neck when bent, as it may easily be broken.
9Th. The halter ana off-rein are held in the
eft hand, SO as to keep the head away from
he latter; while, if the horse attempts TO
plunge, the halter Is drawn tight, when,
he ofi-leg being raised, the animal is
brought on bis knees and rendered power
ess for offensive purposes. i
The operation of teaching horse to fol-
ow a man, and also TO cure him Of kick
ng and baking should be preceded by the
hrowIng down process, and in bad cases by !.
he choking operation, as the animal is rem
lered gentle, tractable, and officiously ohe-
lient TO whatever he can be taught 10 com
'rehend. This subsequent educational
course is necessary in order to render the
eformation permauent