BITTING. 



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come his fear of being touched around the quarters, etc., by 

 the Second Method, then train the mouth with the Break- 

 ing Bit until manageable. I advise this training of the 

 mouth, because, when properly done, it enables controlling 

 afterward with an ordinary snaffle bit. 



It is not advisable, in teaching to drive, to run one les- 

 son into another, especially that of stopping and backing. 



FIG. 102. Simple form of Bitting-rig. 



Backing should be taught very cautiously, so as not to teach 

 the habit of going back too freely a bad habit. 



BITTING. 



My course in most cases has been to continue the driv- 

 ing to poles or wagon. But as bitting may be necessary, 

 especially for headstrong colts, I will include directions 

 here : 



Simply put on such an outline of harness as will enable 



