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RIDING VICIOUS HORSES. 



of the bridle so as to bring the bit higher up in the mouth. 

 Here, an unjointed snaffle would be more effective than a 

 jointed one. This preventive measure is often unsuccessful ; 

 and even when it answers its purpose, it has the serious 

 objection of interfering with the proper adjustment of the 



Fig. 211. Position of Snaffle on Tongue Plate in Horse's Mouth. 



bit. While I was at the Russian Remount Depots, in 1 898-99, 

 I found that many of their cavalry animals had the vice 

 in question, and was often asked how to prevent it ; but 

 could suggest no remedy, except those just given. On my 

 return to this country, Mr. Clarke, the Rugby saddler, showed 

 me the following American invention, which appears to be 

 thoroughly effective in making it impossible for a horse to 



