PUTTING ON THE BRIDLE. 



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How to put on the Bridle and Saddle. 

 Before putting on the bridle, the crownpiece should 

 be held in the left hand, while the right holds the reins 

 at their centre in the full of the hand. The reins are 



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then passed over the head, and placed on the neck. 

 The right hand takes the crownpiece of the bridle, and 

 holds it in front of the face, while the left hand places 

 the bit in the mouth. The right hand may be steadied 

 by its holding the forelock. 



Before putting on a double bridle, the bridoon 



