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iiig to be made till after gaining tlie level, the team 

 being well in hand throughout. 



This observation applies equally to any number of 

 horses ; but with tandem or four-in-hand the wheelers 

 should be held particularly tight, and the leaders pulled 

 back. 



If, in descending a hill, the wheel can be drawn along 

 rough stones without the horses being also brought on 

 them, it is desirable to avail of such a drag. 



In such hilly countries as Wales, Devon, (fee, the 

 constant use of a skid is indispensable. The uniniti- 

 ated may not quarrel with me for reminding them of 

 the necessity for keejDing always to their own or the left 

 side of the road {the right on the Continent, in America, 

 and other countries). In turning a corner, however, if 

 it be to the left you intend going, tjefore you make 

 your turn get from your proper side of the road a little 

 towards the right, if possible, and from thence make 

 your turn, by which means you will more easily reach 

 the left, or your proper side, of the new route you in- 

 tend to take, besides being able to see everything that 

 is approaching on the other. To turn a right angle 

 you must have space accordingly, and it is better to 

 make use of that which you see insured to you than to 

 be depending on that which is uncertain. 



It is hardly necessary to remark that it is infinitely 

 safer to make your turns at a slow pace than faster. 

 Turning quickly round corners is reckless work, but the 

 faster your pace- the more necessary it is to get to the 

 wrong side of the road when turning to the left before 

 you make your turn to the new, or before entering a 

 narrow gateway or passage. When the turn is to the 

 right, you will keep to your own or left side of the road. 



