But riders of such methods have no place among the men employed by owners of the Dean's type.

On the Cross-Triangle, and indeed on all ranches where conservative business principles are in force, the horses are handled with all the care and gentleness that the work and the individuality of the animal will permit.
After a little Phil's hand gently touched the black's head.

Instantly the struggle was resumed.

The rider dodged a vicious blow from the strong fore hoofs and with a good natured laugh softly chided the desperate animal.

And so, presently, the kind hand was again stretched forth; and then a broad band of leather was deftly slipped over the black's frightened eyes.