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nion bar bit, and drill a hole on either side 

 about three quarter of an inch from the centre 

 of the bit of the upper surface, then take a 

 piece of sole leather, four inches long and Uyo 

 inches wide, and sprinkle it over with rosin 

 and burn it into the leather. This renders it 

 proof against the action of the saliva in the 

 mouth. Drill tAvo holes in the centre of the 

 leather, corresponding with those in the bit, 

 and secure both together by rivets, so that 

 the leather extends two inches above the 

 bit, and two inches below- it. This, put in the 

 mouth, keeps the tongue dov/n clear of the 

 molar teeth, and prevents the animal getting 

 it over the bit. A horse which lolls the 

 tongue, should never be driven with a snaffle 

 bit, a bar bit is always preferable. 



