As Mr Rarey did in his first interview with Cruiser

As Mr Rarey did in his first interview with Cruiser

In approaching a spiteful stallion you had better make your first advances with a half-door between you and him, as Mr. Rarey did in his first interview with Cruiser: gradually make his acquaintance, and teach him that you do not care for his open mouth; but a regular biter must be gagged in the manner which will presently be described.

Fonte: Diseases of the Horse