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"fall through," or turn around in the mouth. If it is 

 too tight, or is ill adjusted, or if, from the bits being too 

 high, it slips up where the skin is thinner and the bones 

 sharper, it will give such pain that, to avoid it, the nose 

 will be thrust out instead of being brought in. The 

 chain should press below the snaffle, or the latter will 



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unhook it. Adjust and settle the various straps with 

 your hand, speaking kindly to your horse at the same 

 time ; but when you have begun to teach him, reserve 

 all praises and caresses to reward him when he has done 

 well. It is a good plan to give him a lump of sugar be- 

 fore you begin and after you finish each lesson. 



