I doubt whether high-spirited horses would stand this treatment

I doubt whether high-spirited horses would stand this treatment

I doubt whether high-spirited horses would stand this treatment.

To teach a horse to stand in the field. Nolan’s plan was, to draw the reins over the horse’s head and fasten them to the ground with a peg, walk away, return in a few minutes and reward him with bread, salt, or carrot; in a short time the horse will fancy himself fast whenever the reins are drawn over his head. It may be doubted whether, in the excitement of the hunting-field, either Rarey’s or Nolan’s plan would avail to make a huntsman’s horse stand while hounds were running. Scrutator gives another method which is not within everyone’s means to execute.

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