American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24


some aiiuutcs to let it assure itsclfso |
what, and then approach it slowly, no,
from ahead, but little from the side.
If it moves to the right or left, yo,l
move gently in a corresponding direct
ion-always keeping in one relative
direction. The right hand, which holds
the whip and halter, hangs down mo.
tionlcss at the side. .. ..
The left arm is crooked outward, so
MS to bring the hand in advance of the
body. The object is to get up to colt.
When almost within reach, you stop
n few seconds: when the colt will turn
its nose toward you, and smell Of your
outstretched hand. AL colts cW do
this, Mr.. Rarcy asserts.
When tho colt touches the hand, it
must be very gently carcssed, you step
up to its neck, slowly, and smooth with
gentle passes his forehead, or, if more
convenient, the side of his head and
neck. Permit him to smell you as often
as he will, rcdoubling your caress after
each touch. There was soothing and
pleasant--place him at ease, and con-
vince him Of your good intentions, At
the same time, YOU are to speak gently
and steadily to him such words as horse
mcu use to huttcr fnvoritc animal, rs
"Soho, my boy - or pretty lady! !"
etc. ...... . PA. 49,.
Should the animal DC very wild, you
can approach him quicker by stretch
ing out the whip,which he will smell and
touch when you are yet at distance.
You can lay the end upon his neck and
rub him with it, shortening it in your
hand, mean while, till he can reach
that.
HALTERING TIE COLT.
After he has become quite at ease
with, allowing you to smooth his head
and neck without moving, you drop
your whip, and fasten the end of the
halter-strap about his neck. BY draw
ing very gently you pull his head to-
ward you. You stand at the left side
of the colt. Laying your left arm
across his neck, put, with your left
hand, the long or buckle end of the
upper part of your halter under his
neck !; hold it loosely with your right
hand, and then loose your strap. Now
you can lower the upper part slip his
nose into the appropriate place, and
buckling the upper part, you can have
battered your colt without in the least
frightening him.
Fastening, now, a long rope to the
end of your halter, you permit the
colt to run around you, taking care
never to snub him oy draw him violent
ly in any direction, but letting him feel
the weight Of your hand. Gradually
you may approach him, shortening your
hold on the line till you touch and CT
ress him again. AS you do not make
him pull, he does not learn his strength;
and as you treat him kindly, he is be-
J coming more and more accustomed to
you. When you can step close to him
without causing him to fly back or turn
away-which MIR. Rarey accomplishes
in ten or fifteen mintutes-he is ready
for another lesson.
LEADING TIE COLT.
lie does not yet know his strength.
Were you to pull him riolently, to
make him followyou, he would present
ly become frightened, and learn by
trial that he could oppose your will
You stand, therefore, at his side, and
draw his head gently around. 1t is
his weak point. lie can brace his
neck against your steady pull, and pre-
scntly turns the required direction. -
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