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Bits and Bitting, 



sarily use a curb-bit. For hunting and racing purposes 

 the snaffle will be generally preferable. Moreover, bad 

 or indifferent riders had better not use the bit at all ; but 

 when, from whatever cause, it appears desirable to use 

 one, let it be by all means a well-fitting bit, carefully 

 adapted to the animal. 



