DRIVING BITS 191 



Stirling's Patent Breech Harness. — 



This is certainly a great improvement upon the old 

 form of breeching, in which the strain is chiefly 

 thrown upon the legs and withers, the hind legs 

 being unable to grip the ground properly, especially 

 down a steep decline. From the illustrations it will 

 be seen that the straps form angles at the top of the 

 quarters. From the angles, rear straps spring and 

 pass dow^n to the breech strap behind the quarters, 

 whilst the forward straps are attached to the trace 

 buckle a little in front of the middle of the ribs, thus 

 embracing the body-weight. 



Pad, crupper and girth are, with the use (in double 

 harness) of this breeching, no longer required. For 

 single harness a pad (no crupper) is necessary. 



Its use prevents sore back, etc., and should commend 

 itself to the notice of veterinary surgeons in this 

 respect. It economises the wear and tear of the 

 limbs and likewise acts as a kicking strap. 



The prices range from 25s. to 50s. per horse, full 

 particulars of which can be had from Smith and Com- 

 pany, 151, Strand, London. 



