PART II. 



CHAPTER I. 



The: Doubi^e Bridi^e;. 



The horse that can perform successfully the fore- 

 going exercises, that has found his balance while moving 

 forward, that is easy to control by the aids at the walk 

 and trot, and that has learned the use of his legs in ac- 

 complishing a good walk, trot, and gallop, is ready for 

 the double bridle. It normally takes about three months 

 to accomplish this. 



Definition. — The double bridle is one with usually 

 four cheek straps, which fasten, one into the eye of the 

 curb bit. the other into the ring of the snaffle bit. 



The curb bit is nearer the front of the horse's mouth 

 than the snaffle, and the curb chain likewise passes in 

 front of the snaffle bit. 



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