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THE HORSE 



over the horse's nose, through the near ring of 

 the extra bit, up through the near ring on the 

 short strap, back through the near terret and 

 there tie to the long end, so as to form a check- 

 rein. Adjust this so as to keep the head at the 

 proper elevation, rather low than high, but not 



How the Controller Is Rigged 



too low. Tie a string from the top of the bridle 

 down between the eyes to the cord where it goes 

 over the nose, so that it will not slip down. 



Now, whenever the horse attempts to kick, pull 

 sharply on the line and his nose will be twitched 

 up in the air, rendering kicking impossible, for 



