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landing over a jump, we may use a bearing rein (see 

 page 185), when practising them with the long reins at 

 leaping (see page 259). 



Plunging forward when starting in harness. — Having 

 put on an open snaffle bridle, give the horse a good lesson 

 with the long reins (see page 183), practising him at circling, 

 turning, reining back, starting and pulling up. Then put 

 him into a light two-wheeled trap and circle him on foot 

 (see Fig. 116) in the same manner as we did before we had 

 put him between the shafts. We may then gradually work 

 him in the way described on pages 275 and 276, until we can 

 start, drive, and pull him up without his showing any 

 impatience. 



Pulling away from and hanging against the pole 

 when in double harness. — Having seen that the gear 

 is all right, we may proceed to drive him on foot, and 

 form his mouth and manners in the manner already 

 described in this chapter. 



