ELEMENTS OF HIPPOLOGY. 



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Figure 52. 



The horse usually opens his, mouth when the bit stands stiff 

 and sticks his nose forward. These actions should at once tell 

 the rider that the bit is out of adjustment, and he should adjust 

 it. The correct adjustment is shown in Figure 52. The chain 

 fits easily into the groove, as the reins are tightened; the lips are 

 not wrinkled or pinched, but the mouthpiece remains in its place, 



