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BITS AND BRIDLE GEAR. 



short running martingale for 'cross country work is a very 

 dangerous experiment ; for if the rider does not leave the 

 reins loose, when the animal attempts to jump, the horse will 



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Fig. in. Irish Martingale, or "Spectacles." 



be almost certain to hurt his mouth, and consequently he will 

 become afraid to face his bit, or will be rendered unmanage- 

 able from pain ; the results of either eventuality being highly 

 dangerous to both man and beast. 



