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ing hold of the two reins at the same time while pulling 

 to near side (fig. 14), and taking hold of the reins as in 

 (fig. 15), when pulling to off side, but always bear in mind 

 one thing — ^never to separate the rein or allow them to 

 slip between the fingers ; it is much better to practice with 

 reins that have been in use for a considerable time, they 



are more pliable, softer, and not so likely to slip. Never 

 attempt to turn short without having the leader well in 

 hand. Should he happen to be a free goer and the 

 traces taunt he will pull the wheeler around too quick 

 and perhaps throw him down. Going down hill the 

 lead reins should be shortened so that the lead traces 



