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Show Wednesday, June 28, 1974 THE MRK CITY Linda Powell cum sensitive area. also very sensitive and while bits may vary in their all will design, they put a certain amount of pressure on the tongue. 7. Lower jaw - on each side of the lower jaw there is only a thin layer of skin that covers the bone. This area can be rubbed raw very easily if great care is not taken in the use of the bosal or hackamore. 6. Tongue - is There are many kinds of snaffles. Each one has a little different effect upon a horse. They all have one thing in common, though, a joint in the middle of the mouthpiece. This joint, or break, in the middle causes the bit to act as scissors on the corners of the horses mouth. These corners are quite thick, and while they may become sore, the bit will not usually ruin or hurt the horse. Some of the different types of snaffles are : - the cheek 1. pieces are shaped like a D. These are very popular around the racetrack and in the early training of green horses (usually, young horses that are not . 2. Ring like the one pictured; however, the side pieces are shaped like an 0, or ring. This bit is very mild and is used often in the first training of unbroken horses. The advantage of this bit is that there is virtually no danger of injury to the horses mouth, even during the initial training phase where some pulling will be required and necessary. 3. Tom Thumb - so called because of its cheek pieces which are very short and do resemble thumbs. This bit has cheek pieces which are jointed separately from the bit, therefore allowing more pressure on the bars of the horses mouth. You also have more pressure on the ng well-broke- n) QDgolf tongue with this bit. jawed - this bit has longer cheek pieces, creating greater leverage. Pressure on the tongue and bars will be increased with this bit and, because of the independent (swivel) action of the cheek pieces, there will still be pressure on the corners of the mouth. This bit is con4. Loose sidered to be quite common for use in finished (broken) horses. 5. Gag snaffle - has a cheekpiece with holes in each end of the U for the headstall, which goes right through it. This usually is combined with draw reins. The pressure in this bit is applied at the poll and on die comer of the horses mouth also. 6. Egg butt - this bit is the same as the first two snaffles mentioned except for the side pieces which are shaped like an egg. This shape helps to keep the sides of the bit from pinching the comers of the mouth. Snaffles are considered to be gentle bits, but there are many varieties you can use to increase the severity if needed. There are snaffles with long sidepieces and mouthpieces made of twisted wire or links of chain. These bits increase the severity of the pressure of the bit in the horses mouth. One of the differences noticeable in using a snaffle is the absence of the chin or cur b strap. In the English riding circles, the chin or curb strap is not often seen as it is not usually necessary. They attain a similar effect by using a cavasson (nosepiece) to keep the horses mouth from opening wide; also, it holds the bit in place by limiting the movement of the jaw. Another device which is handy in prohibiting the horse from opening its mouth is the drop nose band. This is like the cavasson in that it is a separate leather piece, running from the top of the head (like the headstall). Instead of fastening around the horses jaw - above the bit - this fastens around the muzzle and below the bit . On my horse I use a Tom Thumb snaffle with a copper mouthpiece to induce salivating. With this bit I use a curb strap. This strap holds the bit stable when there is tension on the reins. It also acts as another point of control. The curb groove is located here and the bit and strap complement one another by working together. I do not encourage using a curb strap over a cavasson or drop noseband or anything else. You should use what works best for you and your horse. Just as people differ, so do horses. For this reason, it is important to experiment and draw your own conclusions. Snaffles are considered to be the very mildest of bits. There is very little danger of ruining a horses mouth with a snaffle as the snaffle does not touch upon all of the seven points of control. It is important to remember, however, that the hands that control the bit determine the effect of the bit upon the horses mouth. Ride with light and quiet U-shap- ed TENNIS NET PLAY Ralph Emery Golf Professional Park City Golf Course Chipping can be the most rewarding part of the golf game. Anyone with some practice can become a good chipper. Any shot from 20 feet to the green is a chip shot. Each person has a favorite club for this shot; however, a person should use several clubs for these shots. As a general rule, the player should use a club that lands the ball on the first 6 feet of the green, and then have the ball roll the rest of the way to the hole. This shot should be played with a minimum amount of wrist action . r The arms and legs do all of the hitting. This is also the easiest shot of all to practice all you need are a few balls and a small patch of grass. STABILIZE YOUR SERVE CHIP SHOTS -- 16 Snaffles and Your Horses Sensitivity Before we begin to discuss the types of snaffles, it is important that we review the sensitive points of pressure which contribute to the control of your horse. The seven points of control are : 1. Bars - the portions of the jaw bones which lie inside the mouth and between the incisor and the molar. Between these two teeth there are none and the skin that lines this area is very sensitive. 2. Curb groove - the portion right behind the fleshy part of the lip, where the curb strap is located. 3. Lips - are made of thinly lined skin and are very sensitive to pressure. The snaffle works more on the lips than the curbs. 4. Poll - the top of the horses head just behind the ears, where the headstall sits. It is important that the headstall and bit are adjusted correctly for each other, as they were meant to complement each other for the best results. 5. Nose - is used as a point of control when using a hackamore or bosal, which operate solely on the horses nose, which is an extremely D-ri- Page Steve Kemp Certified Tennis Professional Park City Resort Inconsistency in your service may not be a result of lack of practice or an incorrect service motion. Naturally, practice is the key to successful tennis, but let us examine a basic service fundamental. A consistent toss will lead to a consistent serve. Heres what you can do in your own living room to improve your toss and thereby improve your serve.First, examine your idiosyncrasies and the contortions you go through prior to releasing the ball. Any dip, wiggle, rock or jerk will affect your toes. To correct your service toss, try to maintain a perfectly still position with the racket and ball together in front of your body. Now when you initiate the toss, do so only with your arm. The arm should be fully extended upwards prior to releasing the ball; this will cut down the margin of error if you previously flicked the ball up with your wrist. If you release the ball by merely opening your hand when your arm reaches it s maximum height, your toss should be in the same place every time. To check your toss, throw the ball up and catch it with your arm still extended. If you can catch the ball without moving your hand, the toss was a good one. |