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THE BRIDLE BITS. 



THE CUEB AI^D MARTINGALE. 



The curb and martingale have no fellowship with each 

 other. They belong to two different bits or different 

 reins, for, while the curb cannot be used on the bridoon, 

 the martingale should not be used on the curb rein. The 

 use of either one needs judgment, whether put on at all, 

 or used at all when on. To be effective, without over- 

 controlling the horse, they require very nice adjusting in 

 regulating their controlling power, so as to be easy and 

 agreeable to the horse when slack, and yet be so nicely 

 held as to remind him they are there when required. 

 The whip, the curb and the spur unite in their respective 

 appliances to keep the horse alive to his duties and ever 

 ready to obey with alacrity his rider's will, whether con- 

 veyed by word, bit or motion of the body or limbs. 



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Fig. 20.— THE CAVALRY BIT. 



THE CAVALRY BIT. 



The cavalry bit, with arched bar and single rein, is 

 very powerful. It is used with a strong curb chain ; in 

 the mouth of an untrained horse and in the hands of a 



