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BRIDLES. 



The names of the different leather parts of a bridle 

 (Fig. 32) are as follows : 



The crown piece (a) passes over the horse's poll. 



The cheek pieces \b b) connect the crown-piece with 

 the bit. 



The throat-latch (c\ which is usually pronounced 

 "throat-lash," passes under the animal's throat, and 



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Fig. 39. Properly constructed Curb for ordinary Hunter. Side View. 



serves to prevent the bridle from slipping over his 

 head. 



The front, forehead- band or brow-band (d) goes 

 across the horse's forehead, and has a loop at each 

 end, for the crown-piece to pass through. " Front " 

 is the trade name for this strap. 



The head-stall or head, which is the trade term, is 

 the name given to all this leather work. 



VARIETIES OF BITS. 



Bits may be divided into snaffles, curbs and 

 Pelhams. 



