SAFETY REIN.
An exparim sat w i,s m ida the other day at R icub. unptoa, with apparently highly satisfactory results, wan ge ait’s and S’ triheote’s *' aaf ay rein ” W iieh is alleged to be a certain check against the vagaries of “ bolting,” and otnerwiso vicLlh and refractory horses. The device is simple eu mg i, aud it simply consists of aitaciinga rein to the crupp r, and running it throngo rings on botn sides of the b| -lly b.aud, and on the nose band, passing it men into the driver’s hand. It do s not interfere in the j -ast with the freedom of the animal's action, but the instant it shows signs of kicking or bolting or fearing, or in any way H going to market ” the rciq is tightened, and the horse is brought up “ all standing.” At Koekhamptua some of the most vicious horses were harnessed up, and in no single instance did the appliance fail to instantly control them*
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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume I, Issue 5, 7 February 1890, Page 3
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165SAFETY REIN. Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume I, Issue 5, 7 February 1890, Page 3
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