The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-16
Rarey, and How He Tames Horses
HIS LECTURE IN NEW YORK

Mr.. Rarev. the world. renowned horse
trainer. lcclurrd at Niblo's in New York city,
last week. A great crowd a perfect jam,
greeted his appearance. The stage had been
suitably prepared by laying false stage over
1t. upon which u thick mating was spread,
and this was strewn deep with sawduSt, tan
bark and fragrant English hay-the peculiar
sweet odor of the latter pcrvading the whole
lower floor. The hack ground represented
well arranged stable.Yar
lie began his lecture by introducing the
celebrated English horse Cruiser, which no.
body could tame until Mr. Rarey took hold
Of him. After having made him dpclc, he
brought him TO this country for exhibition
The conquered horse stalked toward the foot.
lights, pricked up his ears, deliberately sur
veyed the house, and showed no evidence of
ever having been unma nageable Rarey
introduced to The audience several horses
which he had never seen before and which
had been sent to him that he might Try his
skill upon them. One of these was Wild
horse from Sonth America, which had never
been broken except 10 a halter. All the
animals were tanned successfully, the time
occupied with each not exceeding fifteen
minutes. We give few extracts from his
remarks.
How TO APPROACH HORSE. Never run at
a horse, said he Most people. in attempt
ing to catch horse, grab at him, thus there
suiing the action to the word. Mr. Rarey
rushed violently at the horse. that naturally
jumped hack.) Rarey then tented grab at
his bride which he also resisted. Then
catching the bride, he pulled with all his
might while. the horse pulled slflly in an op.
posite direction. This was kept up five
minutes. ill the horse not knowing who.
what, or where he was. pranccd and kicked
plunged and reared. and SHE'D one wav and
then another, as if he was distracted. THAT,
resumed the lecturer. is the popular way Of
catching and quoting a horse. How would
you like it if, meeting a friend in the street
you should he caught by your nose g.
Laughter. Not much. Well, the horse is
just as sensitive about his nose. as You are
about yours. Treat him kindly, use him
gently and yon can handle his head with
perfect IMMUNITY; and not only that, but he
will rest it against you will smell of you. and
put his head in your pocket, If it is biz
enough.
How TO SHOE A HoRsE.-T have often. SAID
he, been angry with farriers for the bungling
and careless way in which they took hold Of
right and wrong way. Dou't grab at it as
if it was roasted apple in a furnace. but
begin thus-pat the horses neck, pat his
shoulder, lean yourself famliarly against
the upper part of his leg, run your hand
soothingly and gently down to his foot. and
then easily, steadily, mot steady by jerks
take it up--all motive for resistance heins
absent, the foot will lie peacefully in the
Io ln .,,ny .I
throw il up and up, SO, aud thcic viii Le no
trouble.
KICKING IN HARNESS. t will here say q
few words about the reason which impel
horses t. kick when in harness. They kick
because they are afraid looking back, they
see the wheels running after them. and they
at once think-for think they do--that they
ought to run too, and so they try it on; that
being the case. the wheels keep up with the
horse, and he finding that he can't get away,
becomes still more frightened. begins TO kick,
and kicking. gets hurt. and beng hunt, con-
tinues his fear until the wagon is smashed to
pieces. Now, if the horse had been shown
the wagon, had nosed it, and been aware of
its peaceful nature, lac would not have been
afraid. not. he will do the Sane every
time he is put before wagon.
MOUNTING. In IN ountng horse, many
people 60 to work with the wrong end first,
as indeed they do about everything. 1t is as
simple as possible You don't want to have
all your weight come on one side Of the
horse: if you do, The saddle is drawn on one
side, and it is not easy for the horse to sus.
tain it, but you should do >o-place your hand
on his neck, bearing SO that the hand shall
valance the foot, then spring lightly in
You can do this as we'll when the saddle is
uneirdcd as when tightly fastened.