THE HORSE 169 



gradient. Some people put it on hard at any and 

 every hill, whereas it is more restful for a horse 

 in a light vehicle to hold back down slight in- 

 clines. In any case, the brake power should be 

 applied notch by notch as the declivity increases, 

 and should be taken off gradually in the same way 

 as the bottom is approached. 



