And if several horses together are driven in this fashion, how can they
						possibly be kept from interfering with one another? But a horse that is
						accustomed to being led from the side will have least power of doing harm
						either to horses or to men, and will be in the handiest position for the
						rider should he want to mount quickly. In order to put the bit in properly, first let
						the groom approach on the near side of the horse. Then let him throw the
						reins over the head and drop them on the withers, and next lift the
						headstall with the right hand and offer the bit with the left.