The Kanzas news., 1858-08-28

/ tie violence as pOSSlUios OodI your Wel4nt
firmly against the shoulder of the horse,
and pull steadily on the strap with your
right hand; this viii force him to raise his
foot, which should be Immediately pulled
from under him. This is the critical mo-
ment; cling to the horse, and after few
struggles he viii lie down.
In bearing against the animal do not de-
sist from pulling and pushing until you have
him on his side. Prevent him from attempt
| ing to rise by pulling his head toward his
shoulder. AS soon as he is done struggling
caress his face and neck; also handle every
part of his body, and render yourself as
familiar as possible. After he has laid qui-
etly for twenty minutes, let him rise, and
Immediately repeat the operation, removing
the straps as soon as he is down; and if his
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 viii
become as submissive and abject as we'll
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, as his habits are not confirmed. An in
corrigible horse should have two lessons a
day; about the fourth lesson he will be per-
manently conquered If the operation is re-
peated 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 guide
to 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 a strong desire to lie
down. Secondly-He must be kept quiet
on the ground until the expression of the
eye shows that he is tranquilized, which in
Yariably 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 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 halter 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 teaching horse to fol-
low man and also to cure him of kicking
and baking, should be preceded by the
throwing down process, and in bad cases by
the choking operation, as the animal is rem
dered gentle, tractable, and ofieiously obe-
dent to whatever he can be taught to com
prehend. This subsequent educational
course is necessary in order to render the
reformation permanent
HOW TO BREAK COLTS.
The following instructions with relation
to the management and breaking of colts,
and the subsequent operations upon obdu-
rate and ungovernsble 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 par
ticularly under the head of training, rather
than tanning. If a colt is properly broken
In his first encounter with man, the neces-
sity 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 Birdie COLT.
In breakinga a colt, we should first endeav-
or to make him conscious of what is requiF-
ed of him. lettering him with halter for
the first time, placing the saddle upon his
back, fastening the girths, are all matters
OF paramount Importance, demanding the
greatest degree of patience, perseverance,
cies. Before putting halter upon colt,
he must be rendered familiar with it by ca
ressing him and permitting him to examine
the article with his nose. Then place por-
ton of it over his head, occasionally giving
1t slight pull, and in few minutes he viii
be accustomed to these liberties, and then
the halter may De fastened on properly. To
teach him to lead is another difficulty
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forehead, take hold strap and pull
gently, and at theF7 etouch him very
gently with the emu ng whip across
his hind legs. This make him start
and advance a few sters Repeat the ope-
/ ration few times, and will soon learn to
follow you by simply pulling the halter.
The process of saddling and bridling is
similar. The mouth of the colt should be
Frequently handled, after which hold plain
snaffie between his teeth with one hand, and
caress him with the other. After while
he viii allow the bride to be placed upon
him. The saddle can now be brought in
and rubbed against his nose, his neck and
his legs; next hang the stirrup strap across
his back, and gradually insinuate the saddle
into its place. The girth should not be
/ fastened until he becomes thoroughly ac-
/ lquainted with the saddle. The first time
the girth is buckled it should be done so
loosely as not to attract his attention; sub
sequeatly it can be tightened without in
spring fear, which if fastened Immediately
it would most certainly do. In this man
ner the widest colt can be effectuaIly SUBJ
jugAted by such imperceptible degrees that
he gives tscit obedience before he is aware
of his altered condition.
THE PROPER WAY TO BIT COLT.
Farmers often put biting harness on a
colt the first thing they do with him. buck
ling up the biting as tight as they can draw
it. to make him carry his head high, and
] then tuEh him ont on . Lot to rnn half a dau-