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BAtrCSEft'S METHOD. 



where the forces most contract for resistance, are the loins 

 and the croup (the haunches). 



The contractions of these two opposite extremities are, to 

 each other, causes and effects ; that is to saj, the stiffness 

 of the neck induces that of the haunches, and vice versa, 



Fi EXIONS OF THE Jaw. — The flexions of the jaw, aa 

 well as the two flexions of the neck, which are to follow, 

 are performed standing still, the trainer on foot. The 

 horse will be led on to the ground and the reins passed 

 over his neck. The trainer will first see that the bit, which 

 is of the double sort (see fig. 13), is properly placed, and 



Fm. 13.— The Bit and Bridoon Bridle 



that the chain is so fastened that the finger can be easiljr 

 introduced between it and the jhin. Then, looking the 

 animal kindly in the eyes, he will place himself opposite 

 his neck, and near to his head , the body should be firm 

 and the legs a little apart, to strengthen the position and to 



