Date:  Fri, 11 Mar 1994 14:25:39 CST

From:  "Donald M. Lance" <ENGDL[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]MIZZOU1.BITNET>

Subject: Re: Adam's off ox



My memory of discussing near (regionally, = lead) ox with relatives (now

gone) is that the lead ox / horse / mule is the one that takes the initiative

when orders are given. It may be on the right or left, depending on the

preferences of the animal (discovered by trial and lesson) and the driver

of the team. I think I've read or heard that the lead animal is usually

on the left. These comments are to be taken as being as authoritative as

individual (as opposed to collective) memory can be.   DMLance