CURBS. 45 



5. The Chifney bit (Fig. 53). This form of curb was 

 invented by the celebrated Sam Chifney, who fell into disgrace 

 with the racing public, on account of having been suspected 

 of intentionally losing a race at Newmarket, on the 2oth 

 October, 1791, when riding the then Prince of Wales's horse, 



Fig. 49. Ward Union Curb Bridle with Half-moon Snaffle. 



Escape. Its head-stall is attached to short arms that revolve 

 on the mouth-piece, independently of the cheeks of the bit to 

 which the curb-chain is hooked. 



