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HOW TO HOLD THE REINS. 



thus held will be in the best position for general use, 

 especially as the hands can then be readily separated, 



Fig. 72. Single reins crossed in one hand. 



if we wish to turn the horse to one side or the 

 other. 



Fig. 73. Single reins crossed in one hand. 

 HOLDING SINGLE REINS IN ONE HAND. 



While holding the reins as in Fig. 71, pass the 

 off rein into the left hand between its forefinger and 



