MOUNTED INSTRUCTION 221 



Explain the aids, and the chanq-es of direction, and execute by the 

 flank. Pars. 288, 289, 290, 291. 294^; 295, 296, 303, and 304. 



\Miere\er necessary permit a man to retake his stirrups. There is 

 nothing gained in getting a man chafed. Groom by detail. 



Lesson 6. 



Review ])arts of all former lessons. Vary the exercises. First at 

 a walk and then a trot, have the men drop their reins, l^ar. 28.5. 

 Groom by detail. 



Lesson 7. 



After settling the men down, have them cross or remove their stir- 

 rups and drop their reins; vary this with changes by the flanks and 

 right and left abouts, reins in both hands and watch for the proper use 

 of all aids. Groom by detail. 



Lesson 8. 



After riding without reins or stirrups, explain and execute move- 

 ments by the flank with the reins in one hand. Throughout all of the 

 work, constanth^ coach the individual rider and correct his faults. 

 Groom by detail. 



Lesson 9. 



Ride without stirrups or reins. Explain and execute the exercises 

 under Pars. 264 to 278, inch, first with the stirrups and then without 

 them. Groom by detail. 



Lesson 10. 



Before leaving the picket line, explain, demonstrate, and have the 

 men execute mount and dismount from the right side. On returning 

 dismount from the right side. Repeat this from time to time. On the 

 track first ride without reins or stirrups. Later execute numerous 

 changes of gait and direction. Groom by detail. 



Lesson 11. 



After riding without reins or stirrups, execute the changes of gait 

 and direction several times. Insist on the horses being "gathered" 

 before each change of direction. Execute "rest" several times. Groom 

 by detail. 



Lesson 12. 



Review the jirincipal parts of all former lessons. Groom liy detail. 



FIRST TWELVE DAY PERIOD 



Hints on Equitation 

 (Light Batteries.) 

 All references are to Provisional Drill and Service Regulations for 

 Field Artillery (Horse and Light), 1917. 



The Seat: The saddle is so constructed' that if the rider assumes a 

 correct seat, the weightiwill be equally distributed on the side bars. 



