FOUR-IN-^HAND DRIVING 



show him that ample space was at his disposal. 

 No man is driving who is not ready to turn right 

 or left, at any angle, instantly to pull up, and 

 promptly to increase his speed, and he is no 

 coachman until he can perform these feats easily 

 and gracefully, his hands in their proper place, 

 about opposite the fourth button of his waistcoat, 

 and not his chin nor his lap ; his arms hanging 

 naturally from the shoulders, his position erect, 

 and his attitude easy. Study the methods of an 

 amateur accepted as proficient, and bear in mind 

 that your appearance has as much to do with your 

 reputation as a whip as your actual performance. 

 Space forbids extended commentary on this art, 

 which would by itself fill a book ; and anyway, 

 given the few rudiments, there is no royal road 

 to success but practice, diligent and incessant, 

 and with all kinds of horses. 



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