Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-12-02
from the Carolina Waterman
Subdufng Animals-.The Secret Art of S1bduing
Wild Horses and other Wild Animals.

subduing Animals-.The Secret Art of Sabduing
Wild Horses and other Wild Animals.
This wonderful art founded on a system of phil.
osophy is infallible and universal in its application
to ill the animal Kingdom. In regard to the horse
it consists in convincing him that you are his supe-
rior. and that you have absolute power over him.
Tho system is somewhat akin to animal magnetism
in its effect, but the process is widely different
The Process of Tanning very Wild Horse which
was never Handlef-Ths consists first by charm
ing with powder, which is obtained by t'king the
button from horses knee; by which mean the
horny substance growing on the inside, OF rather
on the back part of horse's leg, below the knee
behind, and above 1t before Dry this substance and
pulyerze it-put small quantity into quill and
blow it into his nostrlls in few minutes 1t will
operate, and Cause him to follow you, or permit you
to handle his feet OF to get upon his back. Thus,
with perfect ease, many wild and VICIOUS animal
becomes gentle and harmless. -
Process OF Causing Horse to Lay Down.-Ap.
proach him gently upon the left side; fasten strap
around the ankle of his forefoot then raise the foot
gently so US to bring the.knee against the breast
and foot against the belly. The leg being in this
position, fasten the trap around his arm which will
eventually prevent him from putting that to the
ground again. p. -
Then fasten strap around the opposite leg, and
bring it over his shoulder on the left Side SO you
can catch hold of it Then push the horse gently,
and when he goes to fall pull the strap, which will
bring him to his knees.
Now commence patting him under the belly; BY
continuing your gentle strokes upon the belly, you
will, in few minutes, bring him to his knees be-
hind. Continue the process, and he will lie entire
ly down and submit himself wholly to your treat
,nent By still proceeding gently, you may handle
his feet and legs in any way you choose.
However wild and fraclous q horse may be nat
uray, after practiciag this process few times you
will find him perfectly gentle and submissive, aud
even disposed TO follow you anywhere, and unwil-
ling to leave you on any occasion.
Unless the bnrsc be wild, the first treatment will
be all sufficient; but should no be too fas1ous to
be approached in manner necessary to perform
the first named operation, you must contrive to get
the powder into his Aostrils this you will find ef
fectual and you may train your horse to harness.
or anything else, with the utmost ease.
In breaking horses to harness, after giving the
powder, put the harness gently, then IN the
chain to log which he will draw for an indes.
mite length of time. When you find him sufficient
ly gentle, place him in a wagon or other vehicle.
Note.-Be extremely careful, in catching the
horse not to alright him. After he is caughe and po.
der given, rub him gently on the head, neck, hack
and legs and on each side of the eyes, the way tbs
hair lies but be very careful not to whip, for
young horse is equally passionate with yourself.
and this pernicious practice has ruined many fine
and valuable horses. When you are riding . colt
Tor even an old horse) do not whip him, but draw
the bride that his eyes may rest upon the object
which has afffghted him, and pat him on the neck
as you approach it, by This means you will 2sc,fy
him snd render him less liable to start in thefuture.
Means Of Teaching Horse to Pace.-Buckle a
four pound weight around the ancles of hind legs.
ead preferable ride your horse brisky with those