of animals to strange things such as ropes, saddle equipment, papers, rain coats, and blankets. Drag a rope around the animal's feet, between his legs, across his head and neck, and over his back. Let the rope fall over his haunches to the ground in the rear. This must be done quietly. Fifth hour. Require trainers to mount animals bare back. Use the full hour. If the animals resist, use more time. Do not permit handlers to move the animals. Sixth and seventh hours. Review the work of third, fourth, and fifth hours. Eighth hour. As for first day. THIRD DAY First hour. As for second day. Second hour. As for second day. Third hour. Review training outlined for the third, fourth, and fifth hours of the second day. Fourth hour. Introduction to the blanket and sur cingle. Cinch lightly. Walk animals. Fifth hour. Introduction to the packer's saddle.
DesignationFM 25-7
EditionAug 1944
StatusSuperseded
Pages174
FunctionLeadership Training
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)