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THE HORSE IN SERVICE 



The trooper holds his single curb reins in the left hand, the 

 two separated by the little finger, then passed through the hand 

 and over the index finger, where they are clasped by the thumb. 



Fig. 152. — Riding, reins in one-hand grip, a, a\ snaffle reins; B, B' , curb reins. 



Fig. 153. — Riding, two-hand grip, a, a', snaffle reins; B, B\ curb reins. 



The COW puncher uses an open, unbuckled rein which falls 

 to the ground the moment it is released from tlae hand, serving 

 to hold his pony as though anchored securely. He usually holds 



