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DRIVING AS I FOUND IT. 



a loop (fig. 12), then press the thumb down tight to hoLi it 

 firm till the turn is made and the horse wants his head. 

 Kaise the thumb, the rein ^Yill run straight again. Whilst 

 doing this haye the right hand ready on the off rein to pre- 

 vent, if necessary, the wheeler tnrning short. When 

 making a turn to the right the off lead rein is looped and 



the right hand is at liberty and at the same time ready 

 to catch hold of the near reins (fig. 13). When merely 

 pulling to the near or off side of the road to avoid ob- 

 stacles or passing a vehicle, a slight touch of the right 

 hand on the lead rein will be all that is necessary, keep- 

 ing the right hand on the rein until the obstacle is passed. 

 It might perhaps be necessary to turn the wheeler off 

 as well if he does not follow, which can be done by tak- 



