M. Diaz, the son of the famous painter of that nain} has invented a method of stopping runaway horses, by which he claims that he can bring them to a standstill within thirty yards. The bit and the breeching are connected by means of a strong cord passing over putlies, the coachman holding the end of it with his reins. If the horse Dolts, a vigorous strain upon the cord compels him to lower his head, while the breeching paralyses his hindquarters. M. Diaz experimentalised with a horse at full gallop. In three instances he tailed, owing to the breaking of the strap ; but in the f.utth he was perfectly successful. In fact it would appear to be a mere question of the capacity of the cord or extra rein to bear the sadden strain imposed on it.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 761, 1 October 1886, Page 14
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138Untitled New Zealand Mail, Issue 761, 1 October 1886, Page 14
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