In a message dated 2/9/2006 11:27:03 PM Pacific Standard Time, ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > We do not drive 6 up and thus can handle al > the reins in the left hand. > Ah, but even with six, the Achenbach style works and certainly was done in those days. But I agree withDoug, we don't do that much anymore, but one occasions we do. See page 26 of the June 2003 Whip where I do a one handed circle Achenbach style with six. :-) Hardy (on the run today, but happy to talk more about Achenbach advantage and disadvantage next week)