Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-08-20

the calculation OF Rarcys American system
of Horse Tanning with illustrations. This
appears to be the reliable account Of Rareys
system, and differs from the various supposi-
tons or professed versions Of the secret, that
have been previously published. The idea
upon which the process is based, is to render
the horse helpless by some contrivance, and
while he is in that condition to convince him
that he is in the power of man. That con-
viciion established in him, which is generally
very readily accomplished, and he is subdued
permanently, and becomes manageable
Some Of the processes by which this is done
are described as follows
|. Retire with the animal to be operated
upon into close stable, with plenty of litter
upon the floor tan bark or saw dust is pre-
ferable.) In the first place fasten up the left
fore leg with the arm strap. in such a manner
that it will be permanently secured Then
take a broad strap and buckle and pass il
around the neck just back Of the jaw bone
Draw the strap as tight as possible, so tight
as almost to arrest the horses breathing.-
The strap must not be buckled. but held in
this position to prevent slipping back. The
animal will struggle for a few minutes, when
he will become perfectly quiet, oyerpowered
by sense Of sufi'ocation the veins in his
head will swell his eyes will loose their fire;
his knees totter and become weak a slight
vertigo will ensue. and growing gradually
exhausted by backing him around the stable
he will come down on his knees, in which po-
siton it Is an easy mntter to push him on his
side. when his throat should be released.
Now pat and rub him gently for about
twenty minutes, when. in most instances, he
will be suhdued II is only in extreme cases
necessary TO repeat the operation Of choking.
No horse can ctfcctualy resist the terrible
effects of being choked. II must be con
stantly borne in mind that the operator must
not be boisterous or violent. and that the
greatest possible degree of kindness is abso-
lutely essential When the horse is pros
trate he should be soothed until his eyes show
that he has become perfectly tranquil.
2. Buckle or draw strap tight around
the neck. lift fore leg and fasten around il
the opposite end of the strap, the shorter the
better. 1t will be seen that in this plan the
horse is made the instrument by which the
punishment is inflicted When he attempts
to put his foot down his head goes with il.
and thus he chokes himself; care should be
taken that he does not pitch on his head, and
thus endrngor his neck.
3. Secure the horse with stout halter to
the manger. If extremely unruly muzzle him
Soothe him with the hands for few minutes
until he becomes somewhat pacified. Then
seize him by the throat close to the jaw
bone. with the right hand, and by the manc
with the left. Now forcibly compress his
windpipe until he become so exhausted that
by lightly kicking him on the fore legs. he
will lie down, after which he should be
treated previously described This process
requires courage in the operator, and also
great muscular strength.
L. In the first place. if the horse be bi-
ter. muzzle him; then lift his left fore leg,
and sip loop over it, The leg which is
looped up must be secured by applying the
short strap, next put on the surcinge, and
tasten the long strap around the right fore
foot and pass the end through the loop at
tachcd to the surcingle; after which fasten on
a couple Of thick leather -pads-these
can be put on in the first place if convenient.
The pads are necessary, some horses in
their struggles come violently on their knees,
lbrading them badly. Now take a short hold
of the long strap with your right hand;
stand on the left side of the horse, grasp the
bit in your left hand; while in this position
back him gently about the stable until he
becomes so exhausted as to exhibit desire
to lie down, which desire should be gratifed
with as little violence as possible; bear your
weight firmly against the shoulder of the
horse, and pull steadily on the strap with
iour right hand; this will force him to raise
,is foot, which should be Immediately pulled
rom under him. This is the critical moment;
ling to the horse, and after few struggles
nc will lie down In bearing against the AMI
nal do not desist from pulling and pushing
until you have him on his side. Prevent him
rom attempting TO rise by pulling his head
oward his shoulder. As soon as he is done
truggling caross his face and neck also
andle every part of his body, and render
oursef as familiar as possible. After he
las lain quietly for twenty minutes let him
Use, and Immediately repeat the operation,
emoving the straps as soon as he is down;
nd if his head is pulled toward his shoulder
I is impossible for him to get up. After
hrowing him from two to five times the ami
nal will become as submissive and abect as
well-trained dog. and you need not be a
raid to indulge in any liberties with him. A
oung horse is subdued much quicker than an
Id one, as his habits ere not confirmed An
ncorrgible horse should have two lessons
lay; about the fourth lesson he will be per-
nanenlly conquered. If the operation is re-
eated several times, he can be made to lie
own by simply lifting up his fore leg and
apeating the words " lie down, sir, which
c must be previously made familiar with.
Mr.. Rarey gives also variety of hints
pom the management of horses and tanning
colts, all based on the same general idea
hoking seems to be one Of the hvorite
lodes of producing docility but let no man
ndertake on these hints to break his horse.
ret the entire instructions, and study them
ell, and practice carefully. The Tribune.
obtaining the whole, can be had at Ballou &
oyeland's Bookstore.
How TO MAKE A BARN-YARD. The best
ay, in my opinion. to form a barn yard for
le preservation of manure without its
acoming muddy, where the ground is higher
IAN some Of its surrounding parts,' is to
ow and scrapo from the centre to the out
de, making gradual descent from outside
, tho contre. Let the fall be one half foot
ten and falling little more as you near
,e centre Dig drain from the centre to
,me suitable place without the yard, where
Du can construct vat to put in leaves. soda,
uck, &c, that will absorb and retain the
lnid from the yard. The bottom and sides
ay be formed of plank, or may be more
bstantially built OF stone and mortar. Tho