The Lever ^ the Bit arid Curb. etc. 1S9 



they do not prefer a Pelham, which we, however, do 

 not recommend. 



The bridoon being, as we have said, an aid, or " a 

 second string- to the bow," sliould never interfere with 

 the bit ; therefore it should be neither too thick nor &o 

 absurdlv long as it sometimes is ; and instead of hanging 

 down in the horse's mouth so as to impede the action of 

 the bit, it should be drawn up so as to fit lightly into 

 the angles of the lips without disturbing the natural 

 position of the latter : here it will be out of the way and 

 still perfectly available when needed. 



To conclude, lightness^ accuracy^ easy motion., a 

 total absence of stiffness., coizstraint or painful action 

 are the characteristics of good bitting; and if these 

 be attained., ready obedience to the rider's hand arid 

 heel ivill be the result. 



