New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-11
HORSE TANNING.


To ne Editor Of TIE " Y TysSsns.
SlR This subject does not appear to be FUZZY under
stood even by professional horsenen. The majority
horses which are denomnated vicious, are on the con-
rary extremely doce and possessed Of gentle nsture',
but as these admirable qualities are always associated
with boldness and courage such animals will not in
frequently retaste by kicking or biting their abuser
They never exhibit sntsgonism unless punished or
when made to perform some painful e1eltion, taxing
them beyond their power.
The horse inherits grester degree of intelligence
than any other useful animal of the brute kind. His
instincts in many instances, compare favorably with
those of the uober animal, IT. therefore, horse
il obdurate and incorgible it is because he has not
been understood because his genius superior to the
person to whom bis early education and training have
been conided. Ignorant grooms, in breaking colti,
use coercye measures where kindness and gentle treat
ment are only appropriate. The first impressions Of q
Young horse deprived of his liberty and the unre-
strained following of his own nclinatOns, almost
certain to marx indeby his future career and make
him either obstinate and ntracsble submissive and
sffectonate Thus if he has been frightened and his
nervous system excited beyond control, foggng or
sny harsh practice would confirm what originally was
hut an Impulse, and make il a permanent habit
Horses, like men, are more susceptible to fattery
than chastisement. will relate case 10 point which
occurred last Spring by which promising thorough
bred, three yeors old, entirely ruined in dspos-
ton The animal in question was unusually intoll
ye possessed rema; ksby elastic limbs and tempera-
ment and was perpetualy throwing ~ his heels and
Uauboline when not restrained by lack of space.
professional horse-trainer had contracted the job of
reducing him to servtude. The first difficulty of
catching the colt in adjoining pasture wss only ac-
complished after half days coa1Dg, and the utter
demolition of the patience ofthe iainer This ndivd
usl, thoroughly e1&perated, initiated the mettlesone
animal into the virtues of black whip His efforts
st resistance were terrific; he kicked and plunged,
and made fearful unges at his e1ecutioner; he was in
the most intense state Of excitement; the neck veins
becamergorged with blood, and his eyes were pro-
iected far from their sockets. 30 ungovernable did he
become and much his indignation aroused by this
surprising treatment, that after period of week
had elapsed the opening of the stable door where he
vss confined the signal for continuation OF the
kicking and struggles which marked the day OF his
introduction to society. At the preeent time this colt
"a the most furious and vicious quadruped ever saw,
vhch is entirely attributable TO the brutal hoggng he
receiyed when it was unmerited and before he could
understand is object. Thus the superior intelligence
which might have been cultivated into prseminent vir'
tuex
development of bis bsser procliv.es.
In breaking colt we should first endeavor 10 make
him conscious of what is required Of him. lettering
him with halter fer the rtt time placing the saddle
unon his back Mtenipg the grths all matters Of
paramount importance demanding the greatest degree
Of paeL CO. perseverance,, and an intutiye knowledge
of his idioeyncraces.
BEFORE putting halter upon colt, he must be rem
ds,sd familiar with it by caressing him and permitting
him 70 examine the article With his nose Then place
norton Of il over his head, occasionally giving
slgb, pull and in few minutes he will be sccus-
toned 70 these liberties and then the halter may be
tasted on properly. To teach him to eai u another
Aficulty. Stand little on side rub bis nose and
forebssd take hold of the strap and pull gently, and
a, The same time touch him very g lily with the end
of a long whip across bis hind legs. This Will make
hin, start and Advance few steps Repeat the ope-
-.,on several tnes, and he will soon learn 10 follow
YOU by simply pulling the halter. Inc process OF ssa
ding And bridir s s nilsr. The mouth OF the colt
should be frequently handled, sfer which introduce
1;r ,n,]e between his teeth and hold It there with
ore hand and caress him with the other. After
time ne viii allow the bride to be placed upon him.
Tho saddle AN now be brought IN ard rubbed against
h.ose hs neck and his legs; NEXT hang the stirrup
..,.n across his back, and gradually inslnuste the
saddle into It's place. The gith should not be fast
ned until be becsmes thoroughly acquainted with
Inc s.ddle. The first time the girth is bucklsd it
.louh be done 50 loosely not 70 attract hs stten
ton subsequently il can be tighered without inspr
inc him with fear, which ii fse.ensd Immediately it
would lnost certainly DO Ia this manner the widest
coli can be .Tec,ualy subuga.ei by such mpereepti
BE degree. that he gives .act obedience before he is
aware e bis s-ered condition.
Inc recently ntrcisced az q .sIing horses as
prsc,iced by NJ. Rarey, aud which has gwen hun
az ervsble celebrity il Europe, e one which 10 my
opinion VI. Prove Of ine.igabe value, not orly IN
raining colts. but q ersjaA,pg the vices o! he ma
,1Iei bore. NJ. Rarey method Is not rev 10 th~
country, o'iginsl with him. i, having been pr'c-
eei by circus 'Asrs SUI inilg an si0;shts aHses
fcr ter r<:f9lrfnct. TIE :leSzer, - -eea pgv