MODERN RIDING. 



should also be in proportion, otherwise the 

 bit could not rest upon the bars, but would 

 press upon the tongue. 



3. As to the Reins, we need only observe, 

 that their centres should be accurately 

 marked ; but when, by both reins being 

 held in one hand, the near or left rein has 

 to pass under the little finger and on the out- 

 side of the right rein over the forefinger, this 

 should cause the right rein to be held from 

 half to three quarters of an inch shorter, and 

 the centre to come proportionably toward 

 the left. 



4. It remains for us to notice the proper 

 application and adjustment of these to the 

 horse's mouth. 



In adjusting the bridle on the horse, the 

 headstall, parallel to the projecting cheek 

 bone 9 and immediately above it, must be of 

 such length as to admit the mouth piece of 

 the curb to rest on the bars, an inch above 



