46 ILLUSTRATED HORSE-BREAKING. 



forward is attached to the head in such a manner, 

 that it acts best when the head is carried, more 

 or less, at right angles to the neck. Hence, we 

 may take for granted, especially, as the correctness 

 of the assumption can be verified by experience, 

 that this position of the head is the best one for 

 requirements demanding the exhibition of speed, 

 or strength. For military purposes, " pace " is to 

 some extent sacrificed for obtaining increased 

 control and " handiness." 



Suitability of the Horse to the bridle. When 

 the horse carries his head and neck in an easy, 

 natural manner, in fact, in the best one for the 

 display of his powers as we have seen in the 

 preceding paragraphs of this chapter the mouth- 

 piece of the snaffle will rest on the " bars " of the 

 mouth, as long as the reins are held not much 

 above the level of the withers. Hence, from the 

 peculiar conformation of the horse, we obtain two 

 special advantages for rendering him obedient to 



