Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-08-19
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1853.

aSement, while ON the contrary, many pro-
fessional horsemen are the very worst par
ties to attempt his subjugation. Unless a
man have good disposition he need not
attempt horse tanning
In practicing the method exhibited in
the published engraving, retire with the
animal to be operated upon in close stable
with plenty of litter upon the floor (tan-
bark or sawdust is preferable.) In the first
place, fasten up the left fore leg with the
arm strap in such manner that it will be
permanently secured. Then take broad
strap and buckle, and pass it around the
neck just back of the jaw bone. Draw
the strap as tight as possible, so tight as to
almost arrest the horses breathing. The
strap must not be buekled, but held in this
position to prevent slipping back The
animal will struggle for few minutes, when
he will become perfectly quiet, overpowered
by q sense Of sufocation; the veins in his
head will swell, his eyes lose their fire, his
knees totter and become weak, slight ver-
tigo viii ensue, and growing gradually ex-
hausted, by backing him around the stable
he will come down on his knees, in which
position it is an easy matter to push him
ON his side, when his throat should be re-
leased. Now pat and rub him gently for
about twenty minutes, when, in most in
stances, he will be sudued 1t is only in
extreme cases necessary to repeat the opera
tion Of choking. The next lesson is to
teach him to lie down, which is described
below in the account Of the second method
of tanning. No horse can elfectually resist
the terrible effects Of being choked.
It must be constantly borne in mind that
the operator must not be boisterous or vio-
lent, and that the greatest possible degree
of kindness is absolutely essential. When
the horse is PROSTATE he should be soothed
until his eyes show that he has become per-
fectly tranquil
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 gen
tly about the stable until he becomes 50 ex-
hausted as TO exhibit a desire to lay down,
which desire should be gratifed with as
little violence as possible; this may be done
by bearing your weight firmly against
the shoulder of the horse, and pulling stead
ily on the strap with 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 a few struggles he will
lie down. In bearing against the animal
do not desist in pulling and pushing until
YOU have him Oh his side Prevent him
from attempting to rise by pulling his head
toward his shoulder As soon as he is
done struggling carcss his face and neck !;
also, handle every part. of his body, and
render yourself as familiar as possible
After he has lain quietly for twenty min
utes let him rise, and Immediately repeat
the operation, removing the straps as soon
as he is down and if his head is pulled to
ward his shoulder it is impossible for him
to get up. After throwing him from two
to FIVE times the animal will become as sub
missive and abject as a well 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 incorri-
giblo horse should have two lessons day
about the fourth lesson he will be perma-
nently 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 be previously made familiar with.
The following rules will serve as guide
to the amateur operator, and should be
strictly observed : First: The horse must
not be forced down by violence, but must
be tired out till he has a strong desire tc
lie down. Secondly: He must be kept
quiet on the ground until the expression Of
the eye shows that he is tranquilized, which
invariably 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 be ca
silly broken. Fourthly: In backing him NJ
vioience must be used, or he may be for
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