CHAPTER V. 



BITS, MARTINGALES, 

 REARING, Etc. 



Different Varieties of Bits. 



Great are the differences in the form of 

 * Bits,' and the oroom should become ac- 

 quainted with the names and particular 

 uses of such as are in general use, the 

 chief of them being : — 



The Snaffle or Bridoon Bit. 



This is shown In figure i. The rings 

 are attached to the bit at the middle of the 

 cheeks. It is not a very good bit for 

 saddle use. The bit is pointed in the 



