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BRIDLES: 



CONSTRUCTION OF HEADSTALLS, REINS, 



THROAT-STRAPS, CURB-BITS AND BRI- 



DOONS OR SNAFFLE-BITS FIXING THEM 



IN THE BRIDLE, AND IN THE MOUTH 



MARTINGAL, AND ITS USE. 



A Bridle for riding should consist of a 

 bit with a curb chain, and a bridoon snaffle, 

 two separate headstalls united by one brow- 

 band, each with a separate rein, which is com- 

 monly called " a double-bitted bridle." 



The fixing of bits properly in the head- 

 stalls of the bridle, so that they are neither too 

 high nor too low when in the horse's mouth, 

 are arrangements of the utmost consequence 

 for the management of the horse, and the 

 comfort and safety of the rider. 



If the bits are not proportionably placed in 

 the horse's mouth he is bewildered, and can- 



