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eondemn the use of all overdraw check reins, also check bits of every 

 description. A great many believe that by using an overdraw check 

 rein and elevating their horses' heads in the air that they drive easier 

 *nd that they are guarding agjinst the horse from running away. 

 This is wrong. No horse, in my estimation, looks handsomer, freer 

 jmd easier than those that are driven with open bridles and no check 

 tein. I would here suggest that every team horse to-day used or heavy 



draft horse, or hack ho^rses, and all airrntftls used by tranaportatioD 

 companies, should be worked with open bridles, doing away with the 

 blinders and the check rein. Give ihe work horse and the driving 

 horse the free use of his head, the same that you wish yourself, not 

 only will they drive better, but last longer, and keep on five per cent, 

 less food. 



A law should be passed prohibiting the use of all overdraw cheoi 

 reins, as it passes directly over the bT-ain of the horse. 



