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BITS AND BRIDLE GEAR. 



prevent the horse getting one of the cheeks over the rein of 

 a companion alongside him. 



9. The Segundo bit (Figs. 57 and 58), has a peculiarly 



Fig. 57. Segundo Bit. 



Fig 58. Segundo Bit with lower end 



of off cheek drawn back, to show that 



the cheeks and port are movable. 



Fig. 59. Curb with Arched Mouth-piece. 



shaped movable port, and its cheeks can revolve to a certain 

 extent on the mouth- piece. 



10. Curb with straight mouth-piece. 



1 1. Curb with arched mouth-piece (Fig. 59). 



