HORSE-TAMING. The taming of horses to increase their value and usefulness has been attempted in all countries where the equine race has flourished. But the credit of first reducing the art to a system belongs to John S. Rarey, whose treatise, originally published in America, and republished in 1853 in England and France, went • through a large number of editions, and is still considered an 'authority on the subject. One of his greatest triumphs was in England over the racing colt Cruiser, which was so 'vicious that he had killed several grooms, but was completely tamed by Rarey, and .afterwards brought to America. The system is founded on a profound study of the of the animal. In contrast with the usual mode of training by harsh words, .a.sharp whip, and cruel worrying, he demonstrates how easily, quietly, and safely .horses may be tamed by kindness.
The education of the horse should be that of the child. Pleasure should be as much :as %possible associated with the early lessons, while firmness and coercion, when neces .sary.; must establish the habit of obedience.
Mlle first step towards the breaking of a horse is placing a halter upon his head, and can he. easily accomplished by a little dexterity and caution. The colt should then he
taking-to the longeingground and taught to lead. The large, smooth snaffle, with keys depeading from its central ring, is considered by many trainers to be the best bit for mouthing purposes. After the colt has been shod, and has been driven about the roads in rdins.for a few days to accustom him to shoes, he may be saddled, but at first with out stirrup-straps or stirrups, as they act as alarmauts. Before breaking a horse to liar aiees bc,should previously have been well mouthed, and broken to the saddle. The .harnes.snd traces should be omitted on the first day, and the harness should be so con -structed;.tbat the tugs open from above, allowing the shafts to drop into them. The two-wheeled break should be strong and high on the wheels, that the splinter-bar may be high,. and so prevent the animal kicking over it. Bearing reins are useless and cruel, as the horse is made to suffer great pain, and cannot pull to the full extent of his powemvhen his head is kept in a constrained position.