Commentary for Bava Metzia 17:11
אימא זה קנה חמור וכוליה מוסירה וזה קני מה שתפוס בידו
one acquires the ass, and the other acquires the reins. This proves that one acquires [an animal] by means of riding? — Here also [it is understood that the rider] drives it with his feet. But if so let the rider also acquire the reins?<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' If the rider has acquired the ass legitimately, the reins should also go to him, as they are attached to the ass and are intended to serve as an ornament for the animal. ');"><sup>10</sup></span>
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