Boys' own book : a complete encyclopedia of athletic, scientific, outdoor, and indoor sports (1881)
Clarke, William, 1800-1838 · New York : J. Miller, Publisher · leaf 208
ld him well in hand in going down hill. Avoid too rapida pace; for though the temptation to drive fast is very great,fast driving is the cause of most road accidents, especiallywith young and inexperienced drivers. If your horse should show an inclination to ialTc—that is,to stand still and disobey… … w boys own book. 189 them tightly, keeping your seat firmly, and at the sametime saw the bit in the horses mouth, by quickly pullingeach rein alternately with a decided tug. The horse, evenwhen he rans away, will generally obey the rein sufficientlyto avoid obstacles. Do not be alarmed, but be…
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