Chapter 13 THE CURB-AND-SNAFFLE BRIDLE-GUIDING BY THE REIN AGAINST THE NECK-CROUP ABOUT FOREHAND-UPON TWO PATHS

If but one bit is used in riding, it should be the snaffle, for it has a much wider range of effects than the curb-bit, and the latter, when employed alone, tends to lower the head of the horse, and has other defects. It is better, however, to have both bits, as together they answer every requirement. With the snaffle the rider may raise or depress