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buckles of the reins, or on the loose rings of a curb, is that, in 

 such a case, the horse, not knowing that his head has become 

 suddenly tied down, will in all probability severely hurt his 



Fig. 77. Reins laced to prevent hands slipping. 



mouth the moment he raises or extends his head. This 

 accident is particularly likely to occur when the animal is 

 galloping over rough ground or jumping ; because at such 



