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short running martingale for 'cross-country work is a very 



dangerous experiment ; for if the rider does not leave the 



reins loose, when the animal attempts to jump, the horse will 



Fig. in. Irish Martingale, or "Spectacles." 



ba almost certain to hurt his mouth, and consequently he will 

 become afraid to face his bit, or will be rendered unmanage- 

 able from pain ; the results of either eventuality being highly 

 dangerous to both man and beast. 



