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HOLDING BRIDLE. 



between it, and the remainder of the rein, 

 which comes through the shut hand, is to be 

 firmly held by the thumb on the fore-finger, 

 with the end turning over the outside of the 

 knuckles, thus, 



The hand with thumb upwards, and wrist 

 very supple, to conform to, and allow the 

 natural motion of the horse's head, without 

 moving the arm, must be held in a horizontal 

 line with the elbow. Elbow close to the 

 body, to hang easy and steady, and drawn 

 back until the hand is in the centre of the 

 body. The hand is never to be turned with 

 the back upwards, nor held low down. The 



