SUPPLING THE FOREHAND. jq/ 



upon the path, the left hand will, by a 

 series of gentle vibrations of the curb- 

 reins, giving an equal bearing on both 

 sides of the mouth, induce the horse to 

 yield his jaw and to carry his face perpen- 

 dicular to the plane of movement. 



The height of the head, which should 

 depend upon the conformation of the 

 horse, must be regulated by the snaffle- 

 reins, as the curb-bit has a tendency to 

 make the horse carry his head too low. 



But the two bits must not act simul- 

 taneously ; when the right hand is to play 

 with the snaffle, the left hand must ease 

 the tension on the curb-bit, and this rule 

 for the independent use of the bits must 

 be observed under all circumstances. 



Should the horse hang back, the hand 

 will yield, and the closed heels will press 



