104 Modern Riding and Horse Education 



fingers, and thus hanging over to one side or the 

 other of the withers. 



Whether held in one or both hands, the reins 

 are always on edge — as in coaching — between the 

 palm of the hand and the second and third fingers. 

 When held in one hand only there is the further 

 advantage that although all four reins are held by 

 two fingers, the pull on either pair is in opposite 

 directions through the hand. Lastly, it leaves the 

 hand free to grasp anything placed between it and 

 the forefinger without relaxing the grasp on the 

 reins. 



