The Fairfield News And Herald

THE ROPE CURE FOR KICKERS.

During the last thirty-five years a neighbor has cured over twenty horses of the kicking habit, without failing in any case attempted. Following is his method: Take a half-inch rope that has been stretched until it cannot stretch any more, tie it around the horse six inches back of the pad and bellyband of the harness; insert a short stick and twist it up nearly as tight as the rope will bear without breaking, and tie the stick so that it will stay. Fasten the horse in a stall where there is room behind him to wield a long lash whip, then strike him around the hind legs quite severely; at the second or third blow he will generally kick with both feet with all his might, but only for two or three times. If he has been in the habit of kicking in harness, drive him with the rope on two weeks, or until he quits making any threats. Some will kick once or twice with one foot, and bob up and threaten for several days. They should be tickled or teased, or have a basket or pail thrown under them or tied to a hind foot several times a day to make them try to kick, and until they cease to make any effort in that direction. The remedy is then effectual. After driving the animal half an hour the rope should be tightened. This will also cure bucking horses or any which try to throw their rider. — New York Tribune.