XI 

 THE HANDS 



It is by the hand or hands on the 

 rein that a horse is more or less 

 directed, and certainly by the 

 hands he is kept in control. 

 Skilled riders for the most part 

 hold the reins in the left hand. 

 Beginners should use both hands, 

 holding the reins on either side 

 with the hand on that side. 



Many experienced riders like 

 to ride in this manner and it is 

 perfectly correct for them so to 

 do. It depends somewhat on the 

 individual and somewhat on the 

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