%3% PRINCIPLES OF P. VIII. 



Section II. — Modes of Holding the Reins, 



We have already described the modes of 

 holding the Snaffle either with two hands or 

 with one. Those of holding the Curb are 

 somewhat similar. 



Considering these in the same order, we 

 may first notice the practice of the army, who 

 always ride with bits and bridoons. The bit 

 or curb rein is placed within the bridoon or 

 snaffle rein, and passes through the hand 

 exactly in the same manner as the snaffle 

 was before described to do ; the little finger 

 separating the left rein from the right, &c. 

 The left rein of the bridoon or snaffle then 

 passes through the hand, laying smooth on 

 the left rein of the bit or curb, with the 

 thumb, as before observed, placed on it ; and 

 the right rein hangs loose. 



Soldiers belonging to cavalry must neces- 

 sarily be taught to ride with the curb ; and 



