good whip, shut the door, and he will clear to the furthest corner,
follow him, and whip him well on the hips, he will clear to another
corner, follow him, treat him in the same manner, and he will soon
begin to turn his head towards you, then stop and bid him come
to you, if he does not come, lay on the whip again, being always
careful not to touch him about the head or shoulders, but always
about the hips, in a short time he will come to you when you bid
him, then rub his ears, nose, neck, chest, &c., and pet him all you
can; halter and lead him about the floor; it at any time he clears
from you, pay the whip well on his hips until he comes to you again;
after a little use him the same way in a small yard, and after this
you can do as you like with him in any place.


306. HORSES WITH TENDER EARS

How to make a horse, that is afraid of his head or ears, easy to
bridle or halter, is as follows: if your horse is very fractious and
wild, you will need to treat him according to receipt No. 305, first:
at all events you will want the floor well covered with straw, then
raise the left fore leg and strap it so that your horse will stand
on three legs, then tie a strap just above his right fore foot, and
standing on the left side of the horse, holding the strap in your
hand, chirp to him, and the moment he attempts to move forwards, he
is on his knees; you may then fasten the strap to that on the left
leg, or hold it in your hand, as you please; then after the horse
gets done struggling and working, rub his nose and ears gently, and
put the halter on and take it off repeatedly, to show him that it
may be done without hurting him, and in a short time he will not
mind the halter or bridle.