BITS AND BRIDLES. 



145 



martingale may be buckled on to the rings of the 

 bridoon, which plan is especially useful with a puller ; 

 but when playing polo, it is always better to fasten it 



Fig. 62. — Nose band with pad removed. 



□■BIIB! '4i '51 '01 71 '81, 'Ui 'llO'lirFITll '21 '•31 ^! ■'51 'til 71 'R! '91 UiO'lil'Khi'li "21 

 Fig. 63. — Nose band and pad. 



to the nose band ; for we thereby save the pony's 

 mouth from being hurt in the rough and tumble of 

 the game. 



I have not discussed the question of the running 



10 



