. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. Secnred bv letters Patent. Jnly 3,'i, 1883. Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new. and desire to secure my letteis patent, is: 1. The part by the side straps of the bri- dle, extending back as shown, the front having an opening into which the bund is fitted, substantially, as herein described. 2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D, the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana as Bhaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the eye whale circnmscribing the vision, substantially as herein described. 3. In a


. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. Secnred bv letters Patent. Jnly 3,'i, 1883. Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new. and desire to secure my letteis patent, is: 1. The part by the side straps of the bri- dle, extending back as shown, the front having an opening into which the bund is fitted, substantially, as herein described. 2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D, the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana as Bhaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the eye whale circnmscribing the vision, substantially as herein described. 3. In a bridle, and in combination witi the exten- sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut aud washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be set, substantially as herein described. 4. In a bridle, and in combination witli the check- Kieces l> and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands I and H, connecting the branches or extensions above and below the eyes, ami bavins; the adjusting slides or buckles, substantially as an I lor the purpose hereir described. 5. In a bridle, and in com' ination with the blinds F, supported ai d pivoted to the bridle so as to lie mova- ble about the point of support, the adjustable front straps or bands G and H, and the lear band I and the throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad- justable, substantially as herein described. The above are the claims allowed by the patent office, and though the corresponding letters do not appear on the cut, the general principle will be under- stood. It meets with universal approbation, doing away with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the same time giving complete control of the line of vision. By throwing the lower portion of the bhnd up something of the same eftect on the action follows as is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to bend the inee without the strain of weights on the feet. For bridles of all descri


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