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gers; otherwise cold, stiff hands will re- 

 sult from the impeded circulation. 



The right hand, close to the left, 

 should contain the whip, which must 

 be held at an angle of a little less than 

 forty- five degrees, and at the collar, 

 about eight to ten inches from the 

 butt, so that it balances properly. 



When about to start, the reins should 



be tightened, to feel the horse's mouth, 



and a light touch of the whip 



Handling Reins 



will suffice to send him for- 

 ward. The hand should then yield, so 

 that as he straightens the traces there 

 will be no jerk on his mouth. 



In turning to the right or to the left, 

 the reins must not be separated. 



The right hand should be placed on the 

 rein, indicating the desired direction, un- 

 til the turn has been made ; but a slight 

 pressure on the opposite rein should keep 

 the horse from going too near a corner. 

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