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any backward swing. The cuts should be timed so 

 that the horse may be struck, just as his hind legs make 

 their stroke. ' 



Though explaining how to change the reins and pick 



Fig. II. 



up the whip has occupied some space, these actions can 

 be performed, after a little practice, with the utmost 

 rapidity. The moment for using the whip is such a 

 critical one, that it is essential a well-practised method 



