100 HOW TO JUDGfi A HORSE. 



centre or joint of the bit, and that they will conse- 

 quently press tightly upon the cheeks. The sensation 

 which this pressure occasions, you may illustrate, by 

 pressing inwardly upon your own cheeks with your 



Fig. 18. 



mouth partially opened. The effect upon a horse is 

 instantaneous and irresistible. It cannot injure 

 and is a safe and reliable controlling power. 



15 — SADDLING THE HORSE, (rAREY). 



In putting on the saddle, take care that the stir- 

 rups do not hang down so as to touch the 

 horse, thereby irritating and frightening him. 



