Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-12

Z 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 5000 as be is done sarugghag
caress his face and neck; also handle every
part Of his body, and render yourself as fa-
miliar as possible. After be has laid qui-
city for twenty minutes let him rise. and
immediately repeat the operation, removisg
the straps as soon az be is dewn aad if his
head is pulled toward his shoulders it IS :m-
possible for him to get up. After throwing
him from two to Eve times the animal will
become as submissive and AFFECT 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
incorrigible horse should have two lessons
day about the fourth lesson he will be per-
manently conquered. If the operation is
scveralftimes, 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
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The following rules will serve as d 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 strong desire to lie
down. Secondly. He must be kept quiet
on the ground until the expression Of the
eye shows that he is tranauiized. which ia
yariahlya takes place by patiently waiting
and gently patting the horse Thirdly.
Care must be taken to throw the horse on the
neck when bent, as it may easily be broken.
Fourtbly In backing him no violence must
be used. or he may be forced on his launch
es and his back broken. Filthy The hal
ter and of 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 be-
ing raised. the animal is brought on his
knees and rendered powerless for offensive
purposes. @
The operation of teaching horse to fol-
low a 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 officiously ODE
dent to whatever he can be taught to COM
prehend. This subsequent educational course
is necessary in order to render the reforma-
ton permanent. @
( 'Nf'"4 HOW TO BREAK COLTS.
! The following instructions with relation
to the management and breaking Of colts,
and the subsequent operations upon obdu-
rate and ungoyernable horses, were origin
ally written and published by Mr.. Rarey
some three years ago, and are an important
part Of his system, although coming more
particularly under the head Of training,
rather than tanning. If colt is properly
broken in his first encounter with MIN, the
necessity for method of tanning, other
than that used for wild horses, would never
have been experienced /; therefore these in
structicns are peculiarly valuable.
HOW TO HALTER, SADDLE AND BIRDIE COLT.
In breaking colt, we should first en-
deayor to make him conscience Of what is re-
quired Of him. lettering him with hal
ter for the first time, placing the saddle
upon his back, fastening the grths, are all
matters Of paramount Importance, demand
ing the greatest degree Of patience perse-
yerance, and intuitiye knowledge of his
idiosyncraces. Before putting halter
upon colt, he must be rendered familiar
with it by earessing him and permitting him
to examine the article with his nose Then
place portion Of it over his head, occa-
sionally giving it slight pull, and in few
minutes he will be accustomed to these lib
critics. and then the halter may be fastened
on properly. TO teach him TO lead is an
other difficulty. Stand little on one side,
rub his nose and forehead, take hold Of the
strap and pull gently, and at the same time
touch him very gently with the end Of a
long whip across his hind legs This will
make him start and advance few steps. =
Repeat the operation a few times, and he
will soon learn tofollow you by simply pull
ing the halter. o aaA 9.
The process Of saddling and bridling is
similar The mouth Of the colt should be
freqently handled, after which hold plain
snaffie between his teeth and hold it there
with one hand, and caress him with the 9TH
or. After while he will 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. aud gradually
insinuate the saddle into its place. The
girth should not be fastened until he be-
comes thoroughly acquainted with the sad
die The first time the girth is buckled ii
should be done so loosely as not to attract
bis attention subsequently it can be tight
ened without inspiring fear, which iffasten-
ed Immediately it would most certainly do
In this manner the widest can be effectu-
ally subjugated by such imperceptible de-
grees that be gives tacit obedience before
be is aware of his altered condition. ao3
THE PROPER wAv TO BIT A COLT. e..s
Farmers often put a biting harness on .
colt, the first thing they do with him, buck
ling up the biting as tight as they can draw
lit, to make him carry his head high, ans
turn him out on lot to run half day a
a time. This is one of the worst punish
ments that they could infiot On colt, anc
very injudioiens to young horse that has
been accustomed to running in pasture will
his head down.
A horse should be we'll accustomed to the
bit before you put on the biting harness
, and when you FIRST bit him you should only
rein his head his head up to that point wher
he naturally holds it, let that be high O.