84 DRIVING. 



left-side of the horse or horses with the whip, 

 to accelerate his, or their obedience. 



To turn to the left, shorten the left rein by- 

 drawing it sufficiently with the right-hand 

 through the left, and touch the right-side with 

 the whip ; when the turn is complete, set the 

 horses straight by equalizing the reins; and 

 then, if necessary, touch, or wipe the horses 

 on both sides with the whip by way of encou- 

 ragement. 



To increase the pace of the horses very con- 

 siderably, slacken the reins, and touch or tickle 

 with the whip. 



Go up hill with loose reins, keeping the 

 wheels on the smoothest ground for the easi- 

 ness of draught. 



Go down hill with reins held short and firm 

 in both hands to hold up the horses, keeping 

 the wheels in the rough or soft part, when 

 there is no " drag-chain;' 5 and regulate the 

 pace according to the pressure of the carriage 

 on the horses, so as to keep them clear of it. 



To take up (shorten) the reins for the purpose 

 of a full stop on a sudden occasion, or for 



