Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-08-25

on his side. Prevent him from attempt
ing 10 rise by pulling his head toward his
= lis shoulder. As soon as he is done
/, | struggling care>s his face and neck; also,
handled every pant Of his body, and ren-
der yourself as familiar as possible
, Ater he has lain quietly for twenty cain.
! uies let him rise, and Immediately re-
peat the operation; removing the straps
as soon as he Is down; and If his head is
palled towards his shoulder it is iuPos-
sible for him 10 set up. After throwing
him frSm two 10 five times the animal
! viii bccome as submissive and abiect as
a wcll-irained dog, and YOU need not be
afrail 10 indulge in any liberties with
him. A young horse is subiuei much
quicker than an old one. as his habits
are not confirmed. An iucorrigible
horse should have two lessons 4 daT:
about the fo1iti lesson he viii be per-
marenily conqured. If the oPPeration
is repeated several times; he can be made
to lie doan by simply lifting up bis fore
leg and repeating the words, '.Lie Down,
/ Sir" which lie must previously he made
familiar uilh
The following viii serve as 4 guide to
the omatau: operator, and should be
Strictly observed: Firs,-fae horse must
no; be forced down by violence. bus must
be tired out ill he has a strong desire to
lie down. Secondly-Ha must be Kept
quiet on The ground GnIil the expression
Of The eye shows Iha, he is iranquilized.
which invariably takes place by patiently
waiting and gently pa;ling the horse
Tnirdly-Care must be taken not 10
ilrow the horse upon his neck when
benz, as it may easily be broken
I Fcurlhiy-In backing him no violence
must be used, or his back brokeu.-
Fifihly-The halter and oti,rtin are held
ia iho left haaj, 50 Us TO keep tie head
away l:cra the latter; wi.ile, ii The horse
attempts 10 plunge, the halter is drawn
tight, when the of lss being raised, ;he
/ animal is brought on his knees,and rca-
defed powcrless Tor offensive purposes.
The operations OF teaching a horse 10
foIlsw 4 man, and also 10 care bin Of
kicking and baking, should be preceded
b. he throwing down process, and in BAD
eases by the choaking operation. as the
animal is thus rendered geaile, trac;able,
and oficiously obedieni to whatever he
lpughtto 10 comprehend. This subs, quenl
educational course is necessary in order
10 render the reformation permanent.
HOW TO BREAK COLTS.
The following instructions with rela-
lion to The management and breaking OF
colts, and TIE subsequent operations upon
obdurato and ungovernable horses, were
originally written and published by 3Ir.
Rarey some three years ago, and are an
important part Of his system, although
coming more particularly under the head
Of training, rather ihsn tanning. If
colt is properly br5ken in his first en-.
counter with man, the necessity for
method of tanning, other than that used
for wild horses, would never have been
experienced, therefore these instructions
are peculiarly valuable.
HOW To HALTER, SADDLE, AND BrIDLE 4
COLT.
la breaking q colt, we should FIRST en-
deavor 10 make him conscious of what is
required Of him. lettering him with
halter for the first time, placing the sad
die upon his back, fastening the gir,hS,
are all matters Of paramount Importance,
demanding the greatest degree of pa
iicnce, perseverance, and an intuitive
knowledge Of his idi0cyncracies.
Before putting halter upon a colt, he
must be rendered familiar with it by
caressing him and permitting him TO ex-
anime The article with his nose. Then
place portion of it over his head, coca
sionally giving it slight pull, aud in
few minutes he will be accustomed tc
these liberties, and then The halter may
be fastened on properly. To teach him
to lead is another difficulty. Stand a
little on one side, rub his nose and FORE
head, take hold of the strap and gently, |
and at the same time touch him very |
lightly with the end of a long whip across
his hind legs. This will make him start .
and advance few steps. Repeat the |
operation several times, and he will soon
learn TO follow you by simply pulling the
halter. The process of saddling and
bridling is similar Phe mouth Of The
colt should be frequently handled, after
which introduce plain snaifls between
his teeth and hold ii there with one hand
and caress him with The other. After a
time he will allow the bride to be placed
nPol him. The saddle can now be
brought in and rubbed against his nose,
his neck and bis legs; next hang the STIR
rup strap across his back, and gradually
nsinuate the saddle into It's place. The
firth should not be fastened until he be- !
comes thoroughly acquainted with the ,
saddle. The first time the girth is buck i
ed it should be done so loosely as not TO {