8o . The Groom s Guide 



middle, but sometimes straight, unpointed, 

 or twisted as in figure 2. 



Ring Snaffle. 



The * double ' ring snaffle-bit (fig. 3) is 

 very usefijl for harness purposes and gives 

 the driver good control over the animal, 

 owing to the free play of the loose rings 

 on the bit. It is usual to ^y^ the reins on 

 to the rings piercing the bit. 



A single ring snaffle is in common use 

 for driving purposes (fig. 4.) 



Pelham Bits. 



These are used for both saddle and har- 

 ness purposes, and are sold with or with- 

 out curb chains attached, as shown in 

 figures 5 and 6. In the Hanoverian Pel- 

 ham the mouthpiece has several points. 



The curb chain presses on the lower 

 jaw when the rein is pulled. 



