. Illustrated history of the Union Stockyards; sketch-book of familiar faces and places at the yards. understands howto command a coach and pair, the first lesson will con-sist in learning how to sit on the box. The position ofthe driver of a four-in-hand is more important thanthat of the driver of any other sort of carriage. Hemust not stand almost upright, as was once the fashion,nor must he assume the attitude of a lady driving apony phaeton, for upon his readiness to exert his ut-most strength and weight at a moments notice, toprevent the horses from bolting, falling or any othermishap, de
. Illustrated history of the Union Stockyards; sketch-book of familiar faces and places at the yards. understands howto command a coach and pair, the first lesson will con-sist in learning how to sit on the box. The position ofthe driver of a four-in-hand is more important thanthat of the driver of any other sort of carriage. Hemust not stand almost upright, as was once the fashion,nor must he assume the attitude of a lady driving apony phaeton, for upon his readiness to exert his ut-most strength and weight at a moments notice, toprevent the horses from bolting, falling or any othermishap, depends the safety of his party, who have aright to expect his utmost care. The best way to learnthis is for the pupil to sit quietly by the side of theteacher during the first few lessons, and, without touch-ing tlie reins, observe how he conducts himself. Thereis much to be learned in this way, as you will soon how he seats himself, handles the reins, holdsthe whip and commands his horses. It looks so simple,and he does it so easily, that you will probably fancy 274 ILLUSTRATED HISTORY. TURNING TO THE LEFT. OF THE UNION STOCKYARDS 275
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