The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-03-14
THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
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The far-EIIneI Horse Tanner, Mr. j. :. Rarey,
on the 3ith Dee. struck his kew note in New
York. From the first publicity IF his peculiar
system. we have been interested in the diS~-mi
nation IL his views, a. they recognize kind
treatment in the -ubjugatiDn Of animals.-wLicI
W. have always advocated.
our readers are not ignorant Of the process
BY which MIR. Rar-y acquires his remarkable
power over the horse. We published. a year OF
two since. cuts illustrating the means and the
mode Of cDnquering the most vicious and I'M
tanned animal. After all that has been said and
published ON the subject. many still remain IN
eredulous a. 81 the results which are claimed for
Mr. RSrey.
The announcement that the yeritabIe hero
himself was 10 give an exhibition and lecture
on this subject, called together an immense crowd
of our citizens among whom Were some 0f the
most distinguished Of all occupations and pro-
fessi0rr. The Spacious apartments at Nibi0's
Garden were packed at an early hour.
Unlike what most would supp,@e from the
very nature Of hi- occupations, Mr.. Rarry - in
appearance tall and slender in persDn-Df pleas
ing and gentlemanly demclnOr, but firm and
resoIute in all his movements.
The famous Cruiser, the most vicious and
dangerous hors. in all Europe, which had been
subdued by Mr.. Rlrey, was first brought on to
the stage, which had been bedied with mats,
saw dust and hay, and encrrcled with a suitable
railing. With him was also exhibited the pom
derOus iron muzzle which he had worn before
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ifrd in the sight of this once fiery, but now
playful and beautiful steed. He was used 70
exhibit the modus Operandi Of applying the
straps and controlling the animal. IL required
no contest TO lay Cruiser upon his side. Next
was produced il fine, large animal. with no vice,
but which from unskilful training, possessed Il
hard mouth, and was excessively timid and ner-
vous. The straps were readily applied, and
after res0lute struggles the horse was laid pros
trate. While in this position, Mr.. X. repeatedly
lifts the head and turns it to one side.-then
pulls the entire body into new relations ON the
fOOr.-stands, sits, and lies upon the body and
between the feet of the animal, till the horse
fully understands that he Is in the power Of the
operator, and what II more, learns that he il its
friend, and that there Is no cause for fear. This
done, the straps are removed. and the horse
placed in position to rise, and 10 it is a resur-
rectiOn 20 a new life. Vice, terocity and ner-
vOusness are departed, like evil spirits east out.
The animal now cheerfully submits to handling
IN every part, Is saddied, mounted, and subject
ed to rattle of the drum, crack of the whip, &c,
without the slightest apparent apprehension -
may be led about the ring with Il straw, and IN
deed. will Immediately follow Mr.. K. without
leading. indicating a fond attachment for its new
friend.
The third animal WAS a wild horse from South
America, Just landed from the ship, and man
ageabic only with the halter. Every attempt Of
Mr.. Rarcy 10 handle or mount this creature was
violently resisted, until it rose and struck furi-
ously at Mr.. Rarey. He then drew the Oif-side
rein of the bride across the lower part of the
neck, which set the animal whirling round like
n top in n direction opposite To himself. \ few
turnS in this manner 50 confused and discOncert-
ell the animal, that the near side fOre-leg was
strapped, and this wild fury was hobbling on
three legs. Soon the second strap was fastened
below the fetlOek of the off fore leg, and imme-
diately the animal was floundering, now on it's
knees, and now liftS by the muscles of the hind
legs a high as the trainers head. This horse
showed prOdigiOus strength and courage before
yielding, which soon followed and when un-
strapped, stood as quietly to BE- mounted and re-
mounted as would any old hack of the city.
The horse for the climax was Joe Anderson, !
80 notorious for biting, kicking, and striking,
that his owner had not been able to use or even
shoe him for four years. Two stable boys led
in with long ropes, and hand bars to pro-
tect themselves. lie had Il powerful muzzle and
a halter strongly buckled on his nose, and would
allow no one To touch or handle his nose. Every
attempt was successfully resisted, until by the /
rein across his neck, rs with the wild horse, he
was set whiriins and taken off his attitude Of
defence, and became so confused as To allow the
near fore-lcg to be strapped, when he also was a
helpless three-legged prisoner. His resistance to
being dOOred was less than the previous one, as
he had been accustomed to handling in former
years Mr. Rarey was cautioned by the owner
not To allow the horse 10 get hold Of him, as ne
- never let go"
When me had been handled, humbled, and
subdued by ms prOstratiOn on the stage, not
only tire straps were removed from his limbs, but
the powerful muzzle and halter straps were re-
moved from his nose, and when he stood again.
the vast circles of spectators, Mr.. Rarey
opened his mouth and thrust his arm between
his Jaws with perfect IMMUNITY. He was as do
cile and quiet as a lamb
These various feats of snbjuration ELECTED the
warmest bursts Of applause. The audience was
and charmed for two full hours. We
could only wish that all who have to do with
this noble animal might witness this wonderful
process of subduing the horse, without the first
Of violence to madden and euraSe him.
During the handling of the various horses,
Mr.. Rarcy freely in;eTmingles valuable instruc-
tons for the proper treatment of the animal
lille in the process of training exhibiting in
strong contrast his management with the old
violent method. Mr.. Rarey says he wishes to
reach the :. mind Of the horse and when he
once understands what you want will kindly