Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-27

subsequently, IL eau ue tiSuteueu "'tuouoiu
spring him with fear, which, if fastened i'm
mediately, it would most certainly do: In
this manner the widest colt can be effectu'
ally subjugated by such imperceptible de-
grees that he gives tacit obedience before be
is aware of his altered condition. 4" 90
The recently introduced art of tanning hor.
ses, as practiced by Mr.. Rarey, and which
has given him an envidble celebrity 10 Eu'
rope, is one which, in my opinion, will prove
of inestimable value, not only in training
colts, but in eradicating the vices Of the
matured horse. Mr.. Rarey's method is not
new in this country, nor original with him,
It having been practiced by circus riders in
subduing and educating horses for their per
formances. The treatment is exceedingly
simple, and consists in placing the horse in
such position as to render all his efforts at
resistance abortive. Once convince him Of
your superiority, mentally and physically, and
the obdurate spirit is permanently conquered.
The older the horse, the more difficulty in
vanquishing him, as he clings to his early
impressions with astonishing tenacity. Last
week II had the qualification of witnessing the
tanning of horse by a confrere of Mr.. Ra,
rey, practicing in this ,city-Mr. Caleb H.
Rarey. The horse provided for the opera.
ton was most incorrigible brute, extreme.
ly nervous, aud apparently aotuated by de.
sire to taste of every person who came with.
in range of his mouth. Mr.. Rarey ap.
preached him fearlessly, and after contest
ed struggle of two hours. the 'ferocious ami.
NAL was entirely changed in disposition, In
fact he presented most pitiful and forlorn
appearance, and not only permitted Mr.. Ra.
rey, but also the bystanders to take liberties
which, two hours before, he would have re.
sented in the most savage manner. Such
was the wonderful influence of few simple
contrivances, by which the horse was effect
ually prevented from Offering successful re-
sistance. ''.',.
The art of horse tanning is to certain ex'
tent known to the Mexicans Throwing the
lasso and eutaugling the animalin its meshes,
SO as to deprive him Of his liberty, will pro
duce similar effects in curing his obstinacy
as Mr.. Rarey's method, as the same general
principles are involved. I am not permit.
ted to give the details of this gentleman
practice, as secresy was enjoined upon al
who witnessed the performance. Any knowl
edge of the horse that will make him more
useful to man can not be too widely, dissep.
mated and ! sincerely hope that horse
tanning, yith all the details Of the operation,
will soon find its way into the public prints
properly authenticated. The introduction
of valuable thoroughbreds makes the sub,
ject Of training an exceedingly interesting
one, as in many instances the pure bloods
defy all efforts at subordination.
In conclusion, I will give. a recipe fol
teaching any horse to pace. Buckle alb.
weight around each ankle of the hind leg;
the weight should have two straps attached,
so that it can be permanently secured. The
horse should be ridden at lively gait, and
at the same time each rein of the bride
should be alternately twitched. This will
force him into ,the-required gait. After dri.
wing with the weights for several days, they
can be gradually decreased at the rate of q
pound day until entirely removed. Some.
times it is necessary to repeat the operations
IF desired to make atrotter or PAGER increase
his stride, buckle strap around each fore.
arm. This plan is practiced by persons who
train for the track, and may be relied upon.
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