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3. The double nose-band (Fig. 80), or Gil lard's nose-band, 

 as it is often called, after the famous Belvoir huntsman 

 (Fig. Si) who invented it, has the special recommendation 

 that it can be placed lower down, and consequently in a more 



Fig. 80. Gillard's Nose-band. 



effective position, than the other kinds of nose-bands, all of 

 which are above the bit. 



4. The Bucephalus nose-band (Fig. 82) passes over the 

 nose and under the lower jaw. Its ends overlap, and are 

 connected with the top eyes of the curb by spring hooks. It 

 can therefore be tightened or loosened by, respectively, taking 



