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control which is required to be obtained over the 

 horse ; because, by the rotation of the hand, we can 

 work the outward rein more effectively than the inward 

 rein. If the snaffle is to be the predominant bit, its 

 reins should be on the outside, and the curb-reins slack. 



HOLDING DOUBLE REINS IN ONE HAND. 



The forefinger of the left hand separates the two 



Fig. 76. Double reins in left hand : one crossed, the other hooked 

 up on middle finger. 



off reins, the little finger divides the two near ones, 

 and the reins are crossed in the palm of the hand (Fig. 

 75), as with single reins. It is convenient to have 

 the reins on which we want to have the stronger pull 

 on the outside. If the rider wishes to use only one 

 rein, she may hold it crossed in her hand, and may 

 hook up the other on the middle finger, and let it loose 

 (Fig. 76), or draw it up to a greater or less extent. 



