Mts and BiniNd. 



ISS 



chin-groove. 



If the reins 



are then 



pulled, the 



side branches of the 



bit will form an angle 



of about 20 degrees 



with the mouth. 



If the upper branch 

 is too long, the curb- 

 chain will mount iqj- 

 ivard and press upon 

 the sensitive outer 

 parts of the jaw. RIGHT WAY 

 Moreover, there will be no 

 lever action, and the horse 

 will, therefore, bore in the 

 rider's hand — the bit stands 

 stiff. On the other hand, 

 if the upper branch is too 

 short, the hit falls through^ 

 the curb will, no doubt, 

 remain in the chin-groove, 

 but, forming a very acute 

 angle with the branches of 

 the bit itself, will have no 



moNGf my 



Fig. 23. 



