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left is accomplished in the contrary way ; the circular 

 and short turns are executed in the same way, always 

 bearing in mind that the wheelers have to follow in 

 the tracks of the leaders, and should never be jerked 

 at the same time iuto the intended directions. 



In putting together a four - in - hand, always 

 see to it, that the wheelers are the heavier 

 horses, and at the same time, quieter in temper. 

 The left leader should be an active, intelligent horse 

 and well -broken. This is of special advantage and 

 value in driving from the box. Yery properly this 

 horse is called the leader of the four-in-hand. 



Before putting the four horses together, it is ad- 

 visable to exercise them first in pairs, so as to take 

 out all friskiness and unevenness in the paces. 



In going doiun Mil, the wheelers alone, have to hold 

 back the coach, but care should be taken to pre- 

 vent the leaders from hurrying forward, or from 

 hanging back, as in the latter case, the pole, or the 

 leadbars, might touch them, and the traces become 

 too loose. 



In going up hill, let the leaders do their share in 

 pulling. 



The handling of a four - in - hand is very diffi- 

 cult, and needs much practising. The whip, on 

 account of its length, is sometimes very much in the 

 way, and after each use, the lash should be caught 



