70 Horse: Training by Modern Methods. 



Work maiqly on the snaffle bit until the horse becomes 

 accustomed tO' the bit and curb chain. 



The preceding movements should be begun at first 

 at a slow gait. 



Use. — The curb bit is used primarily, in training, to 

 lower the head, to flex the jaw, and to bring the nose in 

 towards the body. 



The sniffle bit raises the head and supports the horse. 



A curb bit will not stop a horse that makes up his 

 mind to bolt; 



A curb bit roughly used may cause a horse to make 

 up his mind to bolt. 



A "hard mouth" is often a tender mouth accustomed 

 to hard hands. 



The Curb Bit "Gathers" the Horse. — A horse is 

 gathered when his head and neck are well raised, the 

 front line of the face nearly vertical, ankl the jaw and 

 the junction of the head and neck at the poll flexible. 



A hors(e in a state of ''collection" is in a position to 

 obey, to the utmost of his capability, any demands the 

 aids may give. 



