FLEXION OF THE JAW. 79 



1. In order to execute the flexion to 

 the right^ the man will take hold of the 

 right curb-rein with the right hand, at about 

 six inches from the branch of the bit^ and 

 the left rein with the left hand, at only 

 three inches from the left branch. He will 

 then draw his right hand towards his body, 

 pushing out his left hand so as to turn the 

 bit in the horse's mouth. The force em- 

 ployed ought to be entirely determined by 

 and proportioned to the resistance of the 

 jaw and neck only, so as not to affect the 

 rest of his body. If the horse back, to avoid 

 the flexion, the opposition of the hands 

 should still be continued. If the preceding 

 exercise has been completely and carefully 

 practised, it will be easy by the aid of the 

 whip to prevent this retrograde movement, 

 wdiich is a great obstacle to all kinds of flex- 

 ions of the jaw and neck. (Plate I.) 



2. As soon as the flexion is obtained, 



