HOW TO DRIVE TANDEM AND FOUR. 



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gether, the near wheel and off lead, which is also above 

 the near wheel and the off wheel, between the second and 

 third fingers. Stand back a little to get the necessary 

 length of rein so that when you are on the box they will 

 be as near as possible t::e requisite length. It is well when 

 driving and the horses at work to notice the distance of the 

 hands from w^here the reins are joined together — ^the 

 splice — ^if team harness the buckles will act as a guide. 



so that when taking the reins in hand and before start- 

 ing the same position can be guessed at within a few 

 inches. Now place them in the right hand altogether, 

 keeping them in the same position (fig. 8), thus leaving 

 your left hand unincumbered, and which Avill be neces- 

 sary to use when taking your position on the box seat. 

 As soon as seated place the reins in the left hand again 

 and sit and hold the reins as in (fig. 9). It is ne- 



