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HOW TO JUDGE A HORSE. 



keep up the pace. While the left hand is holding 

 the reins in the described position, the right hand, 

 before beginning any change of direction, will grasp 

 into both lines over and in front of the left, and, by- 

 gathering the horses, prepares them for the turn ; and 



Fig. 28. 



then, taking hold of the inner rein with the first and 

 second, or second and third fingers, gives the impulse 

 for turning. Fig. 28. With well broken horses, a 

 light pressure upon the rein being sufficient, the 

 same must be increased, with not sufficiently trained, 

 or sluggish or spoiled horses, until it takes effect. 

 First give the hint to the inside horse, which has to 

 b gin the turning, and finish the same by alternate, 

 UK.ie (^r le s, strong and repeated pulls, at the same 



