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horse's off rein, and hold this loop with the thumb of the same 

 hand. This will turn the leader in advance of the wheeler, and 

 then care only must be taken that the horses do not turn too 

 sharply. This is to be prevented by turning the left-hand 

 wrist slightly upwards and moving the hand from the centre of 

 the body towards the right hip, which tightens the wheel-horse's 

 near rein and prevents his following the leader. In turning to 

 the left, turn the left-hand thumb down and draw your elbow a 



Not knowing v/hat obstacle may be there. 



little up and outwards, which will bring your hand towards your 

 left hip and will tighten the off-wheel rein. Should the corner 

 be to the left, the same course is followed, only the loop is made 

 with the near-side leader's rein. 



Having turned the corner, the loop is loosed, and the team 

 is straight again ; and the leader can then be allowed to do his 

 work. On descending a moderate or steep hill, there are but 

 two cautions to be mentioned. First, draw back the leader, 



