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METHOI>S OF SUBJECTION. 



Third Method), makes it a direct and powerful means of 

 subjection ; so that if there is courage to pull for any length 

 of time, the horse finds himself so overmatched that he will 

 soon cease the resistance, and drive with an easy or slack 

 rein, when the extra bit, if used, can be removed. A rub- 

 ber connecting the ends of the bit to the rings on the pul- 

 ley reins makes the action of the bit upon the mouth the 



Fig. 77. — The Patent Bridle for headstrong, luughij^-, runuway 

 horses. Patented Oct. 30, 1880. 



same as any ordinary bit. But if at any time lliere should 

 be much resistance, the rubbers stretch sufficiently to give 

 play to the reins upon the pulleys, which will compel sub- 

 mission, — a Aciy important point in the management of 

 plucky, treacherous horses. 



In breaking a horse to lead, simply reverse the reins 

 through the puUcys so as to pull ahead. By catching both 

 reins and pulling sideways and ahead, it will give such pur- 



