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CHECKING AND BLINDERS. 



Fig. 318. — The extreme torture of the Bedouin or gag bearing rein. 



tion under that head to checking the head high to repress re- 

 sistance ; but it is given as palliative treatment, in the absence 

 of a better. I call attention to it also to prevent a horse from 



Fig. 319. — Form of bit in Fig. 320. — Form of bit used in connec- 



general use. ^^°^ '^'^'^ check sliown in 318 and 321. 



kicking, because it is difficult for .a horse to kick when checked 

 high. But it is given as a simple means of control, as other 

 treatment is given for objectionable habits, and does not apply 



