214 ON PROGRESSIOX. 



necessary to measure the distance between two 

 succeeding impressions of the hind feet, viz. 

 from A to B,Jig. 2. 



Horses sornetimes change the leading leg 

 during the gallop ; if they change the hind leg 

 at the same time in unison with the fore leg, it 

 furnishes a proof of great strength and com- 

 mand of their limbs ; but if they change the 

 fore leg without the hind leg, they become dis- 

 united, and should be instantly stopped. 



It is a great advantage to a horse to be able 

 to change his leading legs in this manner, as he 

 thereby relieves either side of his body alter- 

 nately. It will be found a good practice to 

 teach him to perform this change by signal 

 from the hand and heel of his rider. The best 

 method to accomplish it, is to gallop him in a 

 serpentine direction, obliging him to change to 

 right or left, in conformity with the line of his 

 direction. A horse should never be stopped 



suddenly 



