ROYAL COMMISSION— RULE OF THE ROAD 



when he shows no liberty or dash as he moves. Many 

 highj^moversjhave this fault, as they lift their knees almost 



up to their bits and put their feet down in nearly the same 

 place from which they picked them up. Such horses 

 invariably lack back action and propelling power. (See 

 Free Action, Propelling Power.) 



Royal Commission on Horse-breeding. — See Premiums. 



Royal Mares. — The description applied to the mares, 

 believed to be of Eastern blood, which King Charles II. 

 imported into this country with the object of improving the 

 native breed. 



Rugs. — See Clothing. 



Rule of the Road. — The rule of the road in England is 

 keep to the near side, excepting when passing the vehicle 

 in front of you, which you must do on the off side. In 



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