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double snaffle, a bit which is known not to be dangerous 

 and which gives the rider more action upon the horse. 

 The double snaffle should properly be composed of a 

 snaffle without branches and a "Boucher" snaffle. The 

 double snaffle also is useful in the case of a horse that 

 leans on the hands ; the remedy consisting, in this case, 

 of producing action either by alternate effects which 

 make each snaffle bit felt separately, or by cross-eflfects 

 obtained by the action of one snaffle bit on one side and 

 the other snaffle bit on the other side. 



Saddling New Horses. — New horses should be made 

 accustomed to equipment while they are first exercised 

 by leading or when on the longe ; first by the blanket and 

 surcingle, then by the saddle being placed on their back. 

 The saddle is put on first without stirrups, th6n with stir- 

 rups crossed, and then with the stirrups hanging. The 

 girth should at first be tightened slightly, and afterwards 

 readjusted, if necessary, during the exercises, A nerv- 

 ous horse should be longed a little before placing the 

 saddle on his back. 



