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is being made on long side straps (c) (d) and the breecliing 

 band is being brought firmly against the hind legs of the horse. 



Belmont Bider Ha7"ness. 



The Belmont rider harness, Figure 59, is a heavy and strong 

 hippo lasso. It is adjustable in all directions and affords a 



Fig. 59. Belmont Rider Harness. 



convenient and safe method of restraining a horse in the stand- 

 ing posture. 



Gleasons Restraint Harness. 



The restraint harness, Figure 60, is a pattern of leather 

 hippo lasso used by O. R. Gleason, The whole apparatus is 

 made of leather without buckles. The breast collar (a) which 

 drops down almost to knees is 8 inches wide. The breeching 

 strap (b) is 6 inches wide and drops down almost to hocks. The 



