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METHODS OF HORSE-CONTROL. 



mouth the moment he approaches the man who is pulling 

 at the end of the rope, and consequently accepts the pull 

 (or word accompanying it) as a signal to follow. 



Fig. 52. — Comanche bridle, near side. 



The Cavesson, which consists of a strong leather head- 

 stall with a heavy leather-covered noseband, is largely used 

 in Continental riding-schools as a means for making horses 

 steady to handle, mount, lead, &c. Its effect is produced 

 by the breaker jerking the leading rein which is attached 



