The evening world., 1890-04-18
MANS TRIUMPH over BEAST.
Prof Gleason Easily Tames a
Remarkably Vicious Colt
Kindness and VIII Power More Effec.
tive Than Harsh Methods.

To the average spectator Prof. Oscar r.
Gleason appears to be endowed with some
mysterious power which enables him to
srbdue the most vicious horse. and effectu-
ally cure it of any predieotion for buckinR.
kicking, shyinR or any other "ings In the
horse category.
lie has power, but II Is by no means mys-
terious, as il consists mainly of a strong
will. iron hand and a thorough knowledge
of equine tricks.
One Of the grandest struggles between
man and beast that has ever been seen, was
witnessed by an EyENING WORLD reporter
the other evening at the Professors training
quarters.
At the recent sale OF California trottinR
stock, at the American Institute. Z. c. East
man, Of West Seventieth street, bought .
spirited four-year.old colt.
He values him at a., 900, but as yet he has
been Of no use to his owner.
Mr.. Eastman endenvored to break him to
harness. 1t was an impossibility. No one
could approach the animal. Every one who
mounted him, was thrown high in the air;
and In despair MIR. Eastman sought out
Prof Gleason, and placed the colt in his
charge.
A groom led him out into the ring, pran-
patent halters. was slipped over his head and
then the Professor himself appeared and
took charge.
manageable horse slowly and in an uncer-
tain way. You should always approach
quickly and speak sharply. said he by the
way Of opening,
Snap went his whip. and then he walked
quickly to the animal. He looked steadily
in the colts ewes, and then moved slowly
backward. The horse. apparently attracted,
Suddenly the trainer removed his eyes and
away went the colt, prancing and punging
Then came the struggle for supremacy,
The Professor grasped the halter-rein, by
meang OF which he could exert 700 pounds
pressure on the horses Jaw.
heraH The ) colt t plunged Wildly in the air
and made dash for the side of the ring.
Come here" cried the tanner again as
me at The b and
This was kept up for some minutes. and
finally the colt began to understand. and in
few moments the Professor threw the
reips AROUND the animals neck and the colt
followed at his slightest command. He was
then made to stand still while parnsols.
drums and flags were beaten and waved be-
fore him. aud finally he stood under the big
steam whistle with scarcely movement,
All this time the Professor talked TO him
in this strain: Now, my, boy. this won't
harm will come to YOU"
Then another struggle began when the
Profes cor mounted the colt, something
which had not been done safely before.
Gleason attempted TO turn him one way,
but the colt persisted in going another;
Then the trainer Rrasped one rein tightly,
close TO the colts mouth, and by main force
pulled tho .nimaps head around. But even
then he would not bulge.
Further and further the beautiful head
was turned; The animals breathing could
he heard nil 0Var the ring and IL scanned
though he would have his own way,
Finally he gave in and turned. The
struggle was repeated several times, until
finally the colt was no thoroughly mastered
that Gleason rode him through packages Of
exploding tirecrackers. waving .hags and
beating drums without the least difficulty.
The colt was conquered. He was an in
telligent animal. and he knew full well that
he had At last met his master.
In all his methods Mr.. Gleason uses no
cruelty but simply educates the horse. He
has handled over l. 700 vicious horses dur
inR his career as q trainer. and has mastered
them all.