TRAINING. I I 5 



SO that the thumb points to the rider's right shoulder, 

 which gives a direct indication of the right curb 

 rein ; the hand is then carried to the right so that 

 the left curb rein has a tension against the left 

 side of the horse's neck, which gives an indication 

 similar in effect to that already made by the right 

 curb rein. When the change of direction has been 

 made, the hand should be brought back, and an 

 even tension taken upon the two curb reins. 



To turn to the left, the left hand should be 

 turned so that the thumb points towards the ground 

 over the left shoulder of the horse : this gives a 

 direct tension upon the left curb rein. The hand 

 should then be carried to the left, so that the right 

 curb rein takes a tension against the right side of 

 the horse's neck, which will give an indication 

 similar in effect to that made by the direct tension 

 upon the left curb rein. When the change of 

 direction has been effected, the hand should be 

 carried back, and an even tension taken upon the 

 two curb reins. 



When the curb reins are used in this manner, 

 the snaffle reins may also be held, loosely, in the 

 left hand, divided by the middle finger, the right 

 hand being ready to take them up in assisting the 

 bridle hand ; or the snaffle reins may be carried in 

 the right hand, held over the bridle hand. 



By a little practice, the horse may be taught to 



