The Hillsborough recorder., 1858-07-28

the virtues Of black whip. His efforts at
resistance were terrific he kicked and plung-
ed, aud made fearful lunges at his executoner;
he was in the most intense state Of the excite.
ment; the neck veins became gorged with
blood, and his eyes were projected far from
their sockets. So ungoyernable did he be.
come, and so much was bis Indignation
aroused by this surprising treatment, that
after period of a week had elasped. the
opening OF the stable door where he was con-
fined was the signal for a continuation Of the
kicking and struggles which marked the day Of
his Introduction 10 society Al the present
time this colt is the most furious and vicious
quadruped | ever saw, which is entirely attri,
butable to the brutal hogging he received
when it was unmerited, aud before he could
understand its objects. Thus the superior
intelligence which might have been cultiva
ted into pre- eminent virtues, was turned in
TO channel for the fostering and Develop
ment Of his baser proclivties.
In breaking colt, We should first endea-
vOr to make him conscious Of what it re-
quired Of him. lettering him with halter
for the frs: time, placing the saddle upon his
back, fastening the glrths, are all matters Of
paramount Importance, demanding the great
est degree Of patience, perseverance, and an
intuitive knowledge ofhis idiosyncracies.
Before puttnga halter upon colt, he must
be rendered familiar with it by caressing him
and permitting him TO examine the article
with his nose Then place portion Of it
over his head, occasionally giving il a slight
pull, and in few minutes he will be arcus-
toned to these Liberties, aud then the halter
may be fastened on properly. To teach him
to lead is another difficulty. Stand a little
on one side, rub his nose and forehead, take
hold Of the strap and pull gently, at the same
time touch him very lightly with the end of
long whip across his hind legs. This will
make him start and advance few steps.
Repeat the operation several times, and he
will soon learn to follow yuu by simply pull
brldling is similar. lie mouth Of the colt
should be frequently handled, after which
Introduce plain snafile between his teeth
and hold it there with one hand and caress
him with the other. Alter time he will al
low 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 un-
I'll he becomes thoroughly acquainted with
the saddle. The first time the glrth is buckled
il should be done 30 loosely as not to attract
his attention; subsequently it can be tighten
ed without inspiring him with fear. which, if
fastened Immediately, it would most certain
" do. la this manner the widest colt can
be eilectually subjugatedby by such impercept-
BILE degrees that he gives tacit obedience be-
fore he is aware Of his altered condition.
The recently introduced art Of tanning
horses as practiced b. Mr.. Rarey. and which
has given him an cnyiablc celebrity in Europe,
is one which. in my opinion, will prove or
inestimable value, not only IN training colts,
but 10 eradlcating the vices OF the matured
horse. MIR. Rsrey's method is not new
in this country, nor original with him
il having been practiced by circus riders in
subduins and educating horses for their per-
forlnances. The treatment is exceedingly
simple, and consists in placing the horse IN
such position as to render all his efforts at re-
si.tance aburtiSc. Once convince him Of your
superiority. mentally and physically. and his
ubduratc spirit is permanently conquered.
The older the horse the nure the difficulty in
yanquishing him, as he clings to his early
imprt ssiOns with astonishing tenacity.
Last week had the qualification Of wit.
Messing the tanning Of nurse by tonfrert
of Mt. Rarey, praetIcing in this city, Mr..
Caleb II Rirey. The horse provided lor
the operation was most incorrlgible brute
extremely nervous, aud apparently &C.
tuated by a desire 10 taste Oi every person
who came within range Ol his mouth. MIR
Rarey approaced him fearlessly, and aitet
contested struggle Of two hours, the ieroci
Gus animal was entirely changed in disposi.
tipn. In fact he presented most pitilul ant
iotlurn appearance, no only permitting Mr.
Rarey but also the bystanders TO take liber
ties which, two hours before, he would hav,
, resented in the most savage manner. Sucl
was the wonderful Influence Of few simpl,
, contri,ances BY which the horse was effect
! ualiy prevented from Offering successful re
sistancc.
. Tie art Of horse tanning is, to a certail
: extent, known TO the Mexlcans. Throwin,
I the lasso and entaugling the animal 10 II
{ meshes, 50 as 10 deprive him OF his liberty
I will produce similar effects 10 curing him d
. his obstinacy as Mr.. R,rey's method, as th
e same general principles are involved.
j. | am not permitted 70 give the details o
this gentlcman's practice, a. secrecy was ca
/. joined upon all WHO witnessed The perfur
i nance. Any knowledge Of the horse tina
: will make him more uselu TO man cannot b
{ too widely disseminated aud | slncerrl
hOpc that horse tanning. with all the details .
o the operation, will sonn find its way into Il,
q public prints, properly authenticated. Til
y introduction ii VALUABLE lhorough.brets make
! the subject ol training an exceedingly inter
9 csting one, as in many instances the pur
|. bouds defy AL efforts at suburdination.
!. Ii conclusion Will rive recipe for teacI
b ing any horse 10 pace. Burklca poun
4 weight around each ankle Of the hind leg
!. the weight should have two straps attached
y 80 that Il can be permanently secured. I'll