116 DRIVING AS I FOUND IT. 



slanting shoulders. On the proper conform ation of a 

 horse intended for this work a great part of the ease 

 and comfort of the driver depends. A horse that steps 

 sharp and does not go too far off the ground 

 is hj far the best. The leader need not be quite so 

 heavily built, about fifteen hands three inches or 

 nearly so, of good disposition. Be careful to avoid buy 

 ing one that shies or pulls; a stubborn or stumbling 

 one is equally bad. The leader is no doubt the leading 

 actor, but it does not necessarily follow that he should 

 be a star (gazer) or one that carries his head too high. 

 When putting to be sure to have the wheeler harnessed 

 so that everything fits comfortably. Keep him as 

 close to his work as possible without .causing anything 

 to touch him behind when going down hill. See the 

 shaft stops are in their proper place and the back-band 

 loose enough to give the tugs room to play. Have the 

 tugs in the right position on the baclv-band, so that 

 the shafts are not brought too high or too low to get 

 their level and balance. Tlie cart should set up high 

 enough off the ground so that when balanced the shafts 

 will ride above the traces. 



