i6 Horse Training by Modern jMethods. 



til equally capable on that hand. A horse should not be 

 longed until fatigued. 

 Use of the Longe, — 



1. To exercise young horses without injury. 



2. To give first lessons to horses difficult to manage. 



3. For horses that hold back or fight. 



4. For horses with one shoulder more developed 

 than the other. 



5. For horses that will not work equally well on 

 either hand. 



6. For horses that bend themselves with difficulty. 



7. For the first lessons in jumping. (Notes d'Bqiii- 

 tation.) 



The Snaffle Bit. — As early as possible, a bridle and 

 snaffle bit should be put on the horse. 



The snaffle is a very mild bit because it acts mostly 

 on the lips and only a little en the bars. The faults of 

 the hand are therefore less prejudicial to the tender 

 mouth of the new horse. When, in the course of train- 

 ing, the horse becomes familiar with the snaffle bit, he 

 may be prepared for the double bridle by the use of the 



