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produce the same effect, when the snaffle reins are used 

 at the same time, as it does on a curb bit, where the snaf- 

 fle reins are attached to a separate snaffle bit. 



It isi a general rule to follow, that all complicated 

 bits are useless, and that with a well-trainied horse the 

 mildest bit that will insure obedience is the correct one. 



Schedule eor Accustoming the Horse to the 



Curb Bit. 



The reins are held in both hands, snaffle rein? out- 

 side the little fingers. 



1. Use the curb bit without curb chain until the 

 horse becomes accustomed to it. 



2. Use the mildest bit available and fasten the curb 

 chain loosely. At first only move on straight lines until 

 the horse takes the bit quietly, then execute simple ex- 

 ercises in which the horse is proficient. These exercises 

 at first are begun on the snaffle bit. 



3. Use the bit best adapted to the horse, and set 

 the curb chain to keep the bit from falling through. 



