PRINCIPLES OF 



P. I, 



to differ from the former, is the common snaf- 

 fle. This is provided with two cross pieces, 

 which rest against the lips or sides of the 

 mouth externally; for, as the snaffle is in- 

 tended for the saddle horse, and the reins go 

 to the hands, these cross pieces are useful in 

 preventing the bit from being drawn through 

 the mouth. 



The distinction between a bridon and snaf- 

 fle is of little consequence ; for, on all occa- 

 sions, the cross pieces of the latter are most 

 convenient; and the bridon is merely an 

 imperfect snaffle. 



To give the greatest ease possible, a large 

 and highly polished bit is necessary. 



On the other hand, to give the greatest de- 

 gree of severity to the mouth piece of the 

 snaffle, it is twisted while hot in a spiral form, 

 and is made to present by this means a sharp, 

 rough, and unequal surface to the jaw, being 

 capable, according to the degree of sharp- 

 ness, of pressing the bars or lips with greater 



