92 IN THE HIDING-SCHOOL. 



you might read a chapter or two with advan- 

 tage, simply for the sake of learning that a 

 principle underlies all attitudes. 



"He divides the body into three parts; the 

 head, torso, and legs, and he teaches that the 

 first and third should act on the same line, 

 while the second is in opposition to them. For 

 instance, if you be standing and looking toward 

 the right, your weight should rest on your right 

 leg and your torso should be turned to the left. 

 Neither turn should be exaggerated, but the two e 

 should be exactly proportioned, one to another. 



" Now for riding, your body is divided into 

 three parts, your head and torso making one, your 

 legs above the knee, the second, and your legs 

 below the knee, the third, and you will find that 

 the first and third will act together, whether you 

 desire it or not. Your right foot is properly 

 placed now, but turn its toes outward and up- 

 ward ; you see what becomes of your right 

 shoulder. Now try to make a circle to the 

 right, a volte we call it, because it is best to 

 become accustomed to a few French words, as 

 there are really no English equivalents for many 

 of the terms used in the art of equestrianism. 



