Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-03

1he horse 10 be operated upon should be led
into a close stable The operator should be
previously provided with stout leather halter;
a looped strap to slip over the animals knee; !
strong suTcingle, and long and short strap
the first to fasten round the fore-foot which is
at liberty, and the second to permanently Sc
cure the leg which is lOoped up. The applica-
ton Of the straps viii be better understood by
reference 70 the engraving.
In the first pace, if the horse be abiter, muz-
ze him; then lift and bend his left fore leg,
and slip loop over it. The leg which is loop
ed up must be secured by applying the short
strap, buckling it around the pastern joint and
forearm; next put on the surcingle, and fasten
the long strap around the right fore foot, and
pass the end through q loop attached to the
surcingle; after which flsten on a couple of
thick leather knee-pads-these can be put On in
the first place if convenient The pads are ne
cessary, as some horses in their struggles
come violently on their knees, abrading them
badly Now take short hold cf the long strap
with your right hand; stand on the left hand
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 should
be gratified with as little violence as possible;
bear your weight firmly against the shoulder of
the nuIets anu pun eAGAAllN uli Alt strap VIII
your right hand; this will force him to raise
his foot, which should be Immediately pulled
from under him. This is the critical moment;
cling to the horse, and after few struggles he
win lie down In bearing against the animal
do not desist from pulling and pushing until
you have him on his side Prevent him from
attempting 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 Afer he has lain quietly for
twenty minutes let him rise, and Immediately
repeat the operation, removing the straps as
soon as be is down; and if his head is pulled
toward his shoulder II is impossible for him to
get up. After throwing him from two TO FIVE
times the animal viii become as submissive and
abjeet as well-tr4ined dog. and you need not
be afraid 10 indulge in any Liberties with him.
A young horse is subdued much quicker than
an old one, as his habits are not confirmed
An incOrrigible horse should have two lessons
a day; about the fourth lesson he viii be per-
manently conquered II the operation is re-
Peatsd several times; he can be made TO lie
down by simply lifting up his fore leg and re-
peating the words, Lie down, Sir" which he
must previously be made familiar with.
The following rules will serve as guide TO
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
He must be kept quiet on the ground until the
expression OF the eye shows that he is tran
quilted, which invariably takes place by pa
tiently waiting and gently patting the horse
/ Thirdly-Care must be taken not to throw the
horse upon his neck when bent, as it may easi.
/ ly be broken. FOurthly-ln backing him nc
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 lefl
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 Ofi-leg be
| ing raised, the animal is brought on his knees
and rendered pOwerless for offensive purposes.
The operations of teaching horse TO follow
man, and also TO cure him Of kicking anl
baking, should be preceded by the throwing
down process, and in bad cases by the choking
+ operation, as the animal Is thus rendered gen
tie, tractable, and ofieiously obedient to what
ever he can be taught to comprehend. Thii
subsequent educational course Is necessary il
order to render the reformation permanent