The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-06

A Young horse is subdued much quicker
than an old one, as his habits are not con-
firmed An incorrigible horse should have
two lessons day; about the fourth lesson
he will be permanently conquered. II the
operation is repeated several times, he can
be made to lie down by simply lifting up
his forcleg and repeating the words, "Lie
down Sir" which he must be previously
made familiar with.
The following rules will serve as a guide
10 the amateur operator, and should be strict
ly observed: First: The horse must not
be forced down by violence, but must be
tired out till he has strong desire 10 lie
down. Secondly: lie must be kept quiet
on the ground until the expression of the
eye shows that he is tranquilized, which in
variably takes place by patiently waiting
and gently patting the horse. Thirdly:
Care must be taken not TO throw the horse
upon his neck when bent, as it may easily
be broken. Fourtbly: In backing him no
violence must bc 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 halter is drawn
tight when, the of-leg being raised, the
animal is brought OH his knees and render
ed pOwerless for offensive purpose.
The operation of teaching horse to fol-
low a man and also to cure him from kick
ing and baking, should be preceded by the
throwing down process and in bad cases by
the choking operation, as the animal is thus
rendered gentle, tractable, and oificiously
,bnl "a slat IL h. h, 30,
comprehend. This subsequent educational
reformation permanent.
HOW TO BkEAK COLTS.
The following instructions with relation
TO the management and breaking of colts,
and The subsequent operations upon obdu
rate and ungoyernable horses, were original
ly written and published by Mr.. Rarey
some three years ago, and are an important
part of his system, although coming more
particularly under the head of training,
rather than tanning. II colt is properly
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 instruc-
tions are peculiarly valuable.
HOW TO HALTER, SADDLE AND Birdie A COLT
In breaking colt, we should first en-
I deavor to make. him conscious of what is
/ required of him. lettering him with
halter for the first time, placing the saddle
/ Upon his back, fastening the girths, all are
matters of paramount importance, demand
4 ing the greatest degree of patience, perse-
ycrence, and intuitive knowledge of his
| idiosyncraces. Before putting a halter upon
/ a colt he must be rendered familiar with it
| by c&reSsing him and permitting him to
examine the article with his nose. Then
/ place portion of it over his head, OCCASION
utes he wiIf bc acctsUpihvu'o5 jiivsvs srrurrI.tE
and then the halter may be fastened on
properly. To teach him to lead is another
difficulty. Stand little one side, rub his
nose and forehead, take hold of the strap
and pull gently, and at the same time touch
him very lightly with the end of a long
whip across the hind legs. This will make
him start aud 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. The mouth of the colt shoSst be
frequently handled, after which introduce. a
plain snaffie between his teeth and hold il
there with one hand and carresS him with
the other. After Il time he will allow the
bride to be placed upon him. The saddle
can now he brought in and rubbed against
his nose, his neck and his legs; next hang
the stirrup strap across his back, and grad
ually insinuate the saddle into its place
The Cirth should not be fastened until h'
becomes thoroughly acquainted with The
saddle. The first time the girth is buckleC
il should be done SO loosely as not to at
tract his attention; subsequently il can b.
frightened without inspiring him with fear
which if fastened Immediately it woul'
most certainly do In this mannerthe wild
: est colt can ce effectually subjugated b.
: such imperceptible degrees that he give
tacit obedience before he is aware of hi
altered condition.
THE PROPER WAY TO BIT COLT.
Farmers often put biting harness on
colt the first thing they do with him, buck
ling up the biting as tight as they can dra,
: it, to make him carry his head high, an
: then turn him out in n lot TO run half da
: at a time. This is one of the worst punish
ments that they could inflict on a colt, an
: very injurious to Young horse that ha
been used to running III pasture With h
. head down.
. A horse should be well accustomed TO Il
bit before you put on tf- biting harnes
), and when you first bit hlm you should onl
= rein his head up to that point where he ma
: urally holds it, let that he high or low;
. . uill soon learn that he cannot lower h
: head, and that raising IL nttIe VIII loosy
y the bit in his mouth. This will give hi
= = the idea of raising his head to loosen the bi
u and then YOU can draw the biting a lit
= tighter every TIME you put it on, and
- will still raise his head to loosen it. L
. this means you will gradually get his hea
: : and neck in the position You wish him
,0 carry it, and give him a graceful carriag
without hurting him. making him angry,
y causing his mouth to get sore.
,1e 1e If you put the biting on very tight I'll
!, first time, he cannot raise his head enoul
VI to loosen it, he will bear on it all the tim
- and paw, sweat, and throw himself Mar
ie horses have been killed by falling bacl
- - ward with the biting on F; their heads b
- ing drawn up, strike the ground with 4
4, whole weight of the body. Horses th
III have their heads drawn mp tightly, shou
co not have the biting on more than fifteen
10 twenty minutes at time.
HOW TO HARNESS THE COLT.