34 BREAKING AND TRAINING 



on the animars gums. Naturally, the harder the 

 rope is, the more painful is its use to the horse. For 

 general purposes of restraint you will find the halter- 

 twitch very serviceable. 



Comanche Bridle or Gag.— This means of 

 restraint is sometimes useful. Make a non-slipping 

 noose around the neck, and then pass the free end of 

 the rope through the mouth from the off-side so that 

 it can be passed through the neck noose on the near 

 side, the free end of rope being jerked as required. 



The CaveSSOn. — ^This appliance is used by some 

 breakers for rendering horses quiet to handle, etc. 



It com^ises a leather head-stall having a leather 

 covered band crossing over the nose, which is its re- 

 straining part. A leading rein is attached to it, 

 through which its power is executed. 



The Snaffle. — ^Amongst all breaking appliances 

 the plain smooth snaffle is one of the most useful. 



The best results can be obtained by its use, as the 

 horse acquires confidence, and understands the slightest 

 motion of the snaffle. 



