THE WHIP OR CROP 



thus bringing the horse up to the 

 bit. In making a turn the pres- 

 sure of the whip may be appHed 

 at the rear to keep the haunches 

 from spreading out. 



The whip should be held in the 

 right hand and may hang at the 

 side, or point backwards toward 

 the hip. Avoid a heavy hand in 

 holding the whip and do not let 

 it take a position in w^hich it 

 w^ould touch or strike the horse 

 w^hen not intended to do so. 



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