VI 



THE BIT AND REINS 



The double rein and bit are 

 preferable, especially for horses 

 of courage, or for animals that 

 are spirited or unruly. In riding, 

 both pairs of reins may be held in 

 the hands, or the rider may "ride 

 on" the snaffle, as it is called, 

 governing the horse with the 

 light bit. In this case the curb 

 rein hangs slack until required, 

 thereby saving the horse incon- 

 venience, possibly pain, and 

 avoiding the unnecessary hard- 

 ening of the mouth. 

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