RESTRAINT OR WAR BRIDLES AND HALTERS. 



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Magner's "War Bridle" Modified. 



Figure 24 represents 

 Magner's "war bridle" 

 modified. This bridle is 

 applied by making a loop 

 around lower jaw (a) with 

 free end of rope on off- 

 side; then over "poll" (d) 

 downwards and through 

 loop at lower jaw; thence 

 under upper lip (e) back 

 along side face on off side 

 over poll again (d) down 

 and through loop (b). Make traction from free end of rope (c). 



Fig. 24. Magner's "War Bridle" 

 Modified 



Restraint and Dental Halters. 



Devices of this character are oftentimes useful in confining 

 horses for minor surgical and dental operations. Inasmuch as 

 the head does not require additional holding, these halters 

 dispense with the services of at least one assistant. There are 

 several good and substantial halters made for this purpose. 

 The principal ones are as follows: 



Lucas' Denial Halter. 



The Lucas dental halter, Figure 25, is a very desirable 

 device for securing the horse's head in almost any position for 



minor surgical operations 

 and dental work. It was de- 

 signed by George H. Lucas, 

 Veterinary Dentist, of To- 

 ronto, Canada, and consists 

 of (a) metal nose band (a) 

 hammered into proper shape. 

 This nose band is well padded 

 with felt or other soft mate- 

 rial. The nose band is con- 



Fig. 25. Lucas' Dental Halter, 



