146 ILLUSTRATED HORSE-BREAKING. 



the gag out of his mouth (see Fig. 36). This is 

 a modification of Rarey's wooden mouthing bit, 

 which was a round block of wood. 



General Peat suggested to me the advisability 

 of having the gag made with sharp edges, and 

 not round ; so as to teach the horse, by the pain 

 inflicted on his gums, not to bite. 



