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the croup,* are generally up-headed, and have a fine fore 

 hand. Horses of this description show little strength in 

 the hinder parts they have much knee action, are 

 tender-mouthed, and apt to rear. A mild bit will be 

 most suitable. 



As a general rule, horses with short mouths, squatted 

 bodies, and thick, hanging lips, have round and callous 

 bars ; those of lofty action, long mouths, thin and com- 

 pressed lips, sharp and sensitive bars. 



SECTION II. To hold a Horse by the bridle when the 

 reins are on his neck, or over the pommel of the saddle. 



The person should place himself on the near or left 

 side of the horse, and grasp, with his right hand, both 

 reins of the bridoon or snaffle, underneath and about six 

 inches from the horse's mouth. 



When the reins are not over his neck or pommel, but 

 turned over his head, the person should hold the surplus 

 part, or loop-end of the reins, in the left hand. 



SECTION III. To lead the Horse. 



Hold the reins in the same manner prescribed for 

 holding the horse. 



If the horse starts suddenly, or attempts to jump away, 

 the person should place his right shoulder against him. 



* Horses of this kind are generally upon their haunches ; they 

 can reach, but cannot gather. 



