I02 The Grooms Guide 



should be taken out of the turrets — if 

 folded loosely through here when the horse 

 was harnessed — on the (off) right side and 

 placed in the left hand, or one rein in each 

 hand after being seated, and kept up to 

 the bit until the owner and party are 

 settled in the machine, and then start 

 slowly. On roads free from stones lying 

 about, and level, the pace should be eight 

 miles for horses at least, increased down 

 braes not too steep and decreased — walked 

 — up hill. 



The whip can be held in the right hand, 

 the handle of which should incline over the 

 left forearm, so that it is ready for use if 

 required, and does not in any way detract 

 from the free use of the right hand being- 

 placed a few inches in front of the left one 

 when desirous of shortening the " ribbons." 



When driving a pair, particular attention 

 should be paid to the 'coupling reins,' so 



