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the means by which he can be best con- 

 trolled, to become a principal feature in the 

 enjoyment and display of a driver who is sup- 

 posed to have a perfect management of the 

 four-in-hand either singly or collectively. 

 This would apply equally to those who were 

 intrusted with the animal for a more useful, 

 though less brilliant purpose. 



It is an old saying, and a very true one, 

 as I have myself experienced, that four 

 horses well put together are half drove; 

 therefore, no man can be a proficient in the 

 art without paying the nicest attention to 

 the bitting, bridling, harnessing, putting to 

 and coupling his team ; and without such 

 attention, as well as to the proper length of 

 each trace, the poll chains, and a proper 

 adjustment of the curb, and seeing that the 

 collar, pads, and harness, fit in every part 

 that every buckle and strap is in its right 

 place no man can drive in crowded 

 streets with precision or safety. By this 

 attention too the horse goes with more 



