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For Corvets with the Rod.

On the Right Hand in Voltoes, hold the Rod somewhat Short, and Help him cross the Neck, with a Grace, sometimes Touching him, and sometimes not; and a good Blow now and then, if he Requires it: On the Left Hand in Corvets, Help him on the Right Shoulder, with a Grace, and a just time.

Another Help with the Rod in Corvets, is, To hold the Rod a little Long, and to Whisk, and Shake it Forwards and Backwards, with your Arm up, but not Straight, rather Bowing a little in the Elbow: When you go Forward, the Horse's right side to the Wall; there is no Help with the Rod more Graceful, than to Strike the Wall perpetually with the Rod.