CH. XIV 



INCLINE TO THE LEFT 



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In turning out to the left, the converse of this 

 must be followed, and the right hand passed in front 

 of the left, taking the near reins, separated by a 

 finger, and pulling them toward the right hand. It 



FlG. I35. INCLINE TO THE LEFT. 



is sometimes said, that the right hand never should 

 be crossed over the left to seize the reins ; but it is 

 not really crossed over ; only put in front ; it is 

 impossible to take hold of the near reins with the 

 right hand without putting the right hand in this 

 position. 



Since the right hand, when on the near reins and 

 in front of the left, naturally pulls toward the left 

 hand, there, is not much likelihood of disturbing the 

 reins, but too much stress cannot be laid upon the 



