ANGLO-FRENCH HORSEMANSHIP 



bony projection just above, in this case an india- 

 rubber or leather curb-guard should be worn. 

 A piece of indiarubber piping 6 inches long, 

 with a small slit in the centre, made lengthways, 

 for the drop ring of the curb chain to fall 

 through, answers equally well, but is not so 

 neat. 



A useful bradoon in which to ride a horse, 

 who is inclined to refuse to jump, is one 

 designed by M. Baucher ; it has above the rein 

 ring, a short cheek piece to the top of which 

 the head piece is attached in the same way as to 

 the curb bit. The advantage of this bradoon is 

 that when the right rein is used to prevent the 

 horse turning to the left, the short cheek on the 

 left side, being pulled against the teeth and 

 gums, forces the horse to open his mouth and 

 yield to the rein. 



Horses with short mouths are best ridden 

 in a pelham or snaffle, as a double bridle is apt 

 to gag them, the bradoon stretching the corners 

 of the mouth to make room for the bit. 



Martingales. — With a double bridle, if a 

 horse is properly bitted, and the rider eases his 

 hand before taking a pull, there is seldom need 

 for these instruments, but a running martingale 

 adds considerably to the effectiveness of a 

 snaffle bridle, and helps to keep young horses 



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