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the mouthpiece, independently of the cheeks of the bit, 

 to which the curbchain is hooked. 



The Chifney bit is very severe, and is inappHcable for 

 most horses that are ridden by men with indifferent 

 hands, for its curbchain alone resists the forward action 

 of the upper arms of the cheeks of the bit. Thus, the 

 whole of the pressure falls on the gums, tongue and 

 under part of the lower jaw, while none of it is taken, as 

 with the ordinary curb, by the animal's poll, which, I 

 need hardly say, is not as sensitive as the parts just 

 named. 



Bridle and Saddle Gear. 



The names of the different parts of a bridle are as 

 follows : — 



The crownpiece, which passes over the horse's poll. 



The cheekpieces, which connect the crownpiece with 

 the bit. 



The throat latch (usually pronounced " throat lash "), 

 which is a part of the crownpiece, and serves to prevent 

 the bridle from slipping over the horse's head by passing 

 under his throat. 



The forehead band, browband, or front, which goes 

 across the horse's forehead. 



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