The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-08-18


In bearing against the animal do not desist
from pulling and pushing until you have him on
his side Prevent him from attempting to rise
by pulling his head toward his shoulder. As
soon as he is done struggling carcss his face and
neck; also handle every part of his body, and
render yourself as familiar as possible. After
he has laid quietly for twenty minutes lei him
rise, aud Immediately repeat the operation, re-
moving the straps as soon as he is down; and if
Lhis head is pulled toward his shoulder it IS i'm
possible for him to get up. After throwing him
from two to five times the animal will become
as Submissive and abject as well-trained dog
and you need not be afraid to indulge in any
liberties with him. A young horse is subdued
much quicker than an old one, rs his habits are
not confirmed An incorrigible horse should
have two lessons day; about the fourth lesson
he will be permanently conquered If the opc-
ration is repeated several times, he can be made
to lie 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 guile to
the amateur operator, and should be strictly
observed: First The horse must not be forced
down by violence, but must be tired out till he
has strong desire to lie down. Secondly
He must be kept quiet on the ground until the
expression Of the eye shows that he is tranquil
lied, which invaribly takes place by patiently
waiting and gently patting the horse Thirdly.
Care must be taken not to throw the horse up
on his neck when bent, as it may easily be bro
ken. Fourthly. In backing him no violence
must be used, or he may be forced on his
launches and his back broken. Filthy. The
halter and off rein are held in the left hand so
as to keep the head away from the latter; while,
if the horse attempts to plunge, the lalter is
drawn tight, when, the off leg being raised, the
animal is brought on his knees and rendered
powerless for offensive purposes.
The operation of teachings horse to follow
man and also to cure him of kicking and balk-
ing should be preceded by the throwing down
process, and in bad cases by the choking opera
tion as the animal is rendered gentle, tractable,
and oficiously obcdient to whatever he can be
Taught to comprehend. This subsequent edu-
ca;ional course is necessary in order to render
the reformation permanent.
HOW TO BREAK COLTS
The following instructions with relation to
the infringement and breaking Of colts, and the
subsequent operations upon oblurate and un-
governable horses, were originally written and
published by Mr., Rarey some three years ago,
and are an important part of his system, altho'
coming more particularly under the head of
training, rather than tanning. TIA colt is prop
erly broken in his first encounter 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 BRGDLE COLT
In breaking a colt we sholl1 first endeavor
to make him conscious Of what is required Of
him. lettering him with halter for the first
time placing the saddle upon his back, Gstcn
ing the girths, are all matters Of paramount i'm
pyrtance, demanding the greatest degree Of pa
tience, perseverance, and intutivc knowledge of
his idosyncraces. Before putting a halter up
on colt he must be rendered familiar with it
ny caressing him and permitting him to exam
inc the article with his nose. Then place por-
ton oft over his head, occasionally giving it a
slight pull, and in u lew minutes he will be &C,
customed to these liberties and then the halter
may be fastened on properly. 10 teach him to
lead is another difficulty Stand little on one
side, rub his nose and forehead, take hold Of the
strap and pull gently, and at the same time
touch him very gently with the end of long
whip across his hind legs. This will make
him start and advance few steps. Repeat the
operation lew times, and he will soon learn TO
follow you by simply pulling the halter.
The process Of saddling and bridling is SINH
lar The mouth Of the colt shcud be frequent
ly handled after which hold plain snaiIla be-
tween his teeth and hold it there with one hand,
and caress him with the other. After while
he will allow the bridc to be placed upon him.
The saddle can now be brought in and rubbed
against bis nose, his neck and his legs; next
hang the stirrup strap across his back and grad
ually insinuate the saddle into its place The
girth should not be fastened until he becomes
thoroughly acquainted with the saddle. The
first time the girth is buckled it should be done
so loosely as not to attract his attention; sub
sequently it can be frightened without inspiring
fear, which if fastened Immediately it would
most certainly do. In this manner the widest
colt can be efectually subiugated by such inn
perceptibe degrees that he gives tacit obed;-
ence before he is aware ofhis altered condition.
THE PROPER WAY TO BIT A COLT.
Farmers often puta biting harness on colt
the first thing they do with him, buckling up
the biting as tight as they can draw it, to make
him carry his head high, and then turn him out
on lot to run half day at time. This is
one Of the worst punstmcnts that they could
ipact on d colt, and very injurious to young
horse that has been used to running in pasture
with his head down.
j A horse should be we'll accustomed to the bill
before you put on the biting harness, and when
You first bit him you should only rein his head
up to that point whore he naturally holdsit lei
that be high Of low; he will soon learn that he
lcannot lower his head. and that raising it lit
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