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THE H0K8E. 



left hand, at six inches from tlie rings, and the curb-reins at 

 about two inches from the bit. He will oppose the two hands 

 by effecting the depression with the left and the proper posi- 

 tion with the right. 



Figu 



As soon as the horse's liead shall fall of its own accord, 

 and by its own weight, the man will instantly cease all kind of 

 force, and allow the animal to resume his natural position. 



