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PRINCIPLES OF 



P. II. 



the horse's mouth ; the right hand remaining 

 for an instant over the left. 



The right hand, after throwing the reins to 

 the off side, takes a lock of the mane, brings 

 it through the left hand, and turns it round 

 the left thumb. The left hand closes firmly 

 on the mane and reins. 



The right hand, after quitting the mane, 

 lays hold of the left stirrup ; the fingers be- 

 hind, and the thumb in front of it. Plate II. 



