HOBBLES. 



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Fig. 103. Horse Cast and Secured with Stuttgart Hobbles. 



English Hobbles Improved. 



Figure 104 represents the improved English hobbles. These 

 hobbles are probably more universally used than any yet de- 

 vised. They consist of four hobble straps (h) (i) (f) (g), a 

 chain, and a rope. The hobble straps are heavy and strong, 

 being 3 inches wide and doubled and stitched. They are in two 

 sections ; one section carries a small metal "D" at one end and 



Fig. 104. Improved English Hobbles. 



