96 The Groovis Guide 



During mounting, the groom should 

 take hold of the horse by the cheek of the 

 bridle, leaving the reins in the hands of 

 the rider. 



When accompanying his master, mistress, 

 or other members of the family, the groom 

 should always ride to the rear, but within 

 speaking distance of his superior. 



Never allow the animal to start off in a 

 hurry, otherwise it will soon acquire this 

 nasty habit. 



The same statement is equally applicable 

 to harness horses. They want to be on 

 the road almost before you have time to 

 get into your machine. 



They can be cured of this trick, and 

 when cured they should be kept constantly 

 up to the mark, because the slightest 

 laxity probably means a repetition of the 

 old vice. 



The rider must now stand on the left 



