The family horse : its stabling, care and feeding. A practical manual for horse-keepers by Martin George A. d. 1904

Author:Martin, George A., d. 1904
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Horses
Publisher: New York : Orange Judd Co.
Published: 1889-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

Fig. 55.—PELHAM BIT.

RIDING ON HORSEBACK.

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Fig. 56.—BIT AND BRIDOON.

pressure upon the spine. A ring is fastened to either side, near the top, in front, to which the breast-plate straps may, if desired, be

attached. The girths are of webbing, or better, of hair. The stirrup-leathers run through bars which, in all well-made saddles, are now made to close with a spring clasp, which opens and liberates the stirrup in case the rider is thrown and his foot becomes entangled in the stirrup. The stirrups are of iron or steel, large enough to allow the foot to enter. The bottom, upon which the foot rests, should be an inch and a half broad. It is either roughed up or fitted with an India-rubber pad. The breast-plate is used only in hunting across hilly country, and even then is rarely needed. The standing martingale is buckled to the bridle, and is a nuisance. The running or ring martingales terminate in rings, which are slipped over the reins, upon which they shde freely.

For those who have learned how to use them, spurs are of great asssitance to urge the horse forward, and also in training and controling him. But they must never be used harshly, and horses are often excited and maddened by untaught, indiscriminate spurring. Inexperienced riders had better not wear spurs. A good riding-whip is quite sufficient for ordinary purposes. It should be carried in the right hand, butt uppermost. In bridling and saddling the horse, all parts of the equipments should fit properly. The side-straps of the bridle should be long enough to hold the bits in place without drawing the lips out of shape. The saddle-girths should not be drawn so tight as to suffocate and distress the horse. The stirrup leathers should be of such length that the steps of the stirrup will just touch the heel of the rider above the sole. This may be approximately measured by the rider before mounting. Standing beside

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