MOUNTED INSTRUCTION 227 



Make constant corrections of seat. Teach "Right by file, march," 

 Par, 341, and "To ( ) yards, take distance, march," Par. 342. Use 

 the latter frequently to break up the "herding instinct" of the horses. 

 Call men by name and have them individually execute a "right or left 

 about" and join the rear of the column. Teach "To ( ) yards, close, 

 march." Par. 343. 



Lesson 9. 



Teach the different model bridles and bits. Watch for equipment 

 not properly adjusted. Take up "Backward, March." Par. 307. Review 

 all previous movements. See that men do not stiffen their bodies when 

 applying leg aids. Correct all mistakes in seat, etc. Teach Right into 

 line, March ; Squad, Halt. Par. 344. 



Teach, On right into line March, Squad Halt. Par. 345. During 

 time when horses are "allowed their heads" and men are riding "at 

 ease" teach parts of saddle by saying "Put your hand on the pommel, 

 cantel, left side bar, cinch," etc. Same principal for bridle. Review all 

 previous movements — suppling exercises, etc. 



Lesson 10. 



Teach "By fours, by the right (left) flank, March." Being in column 

 of files on the track, first count off from head of column. The men 

 count off 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, etc. The instructor gives "By fours by the 

 right (left) flank, March," when he has the leading four properly 

 placed. The leading set of fours executes individually "by the right 

 flank." The remaining sets of fours continue the march, each set of 

 fours individually executing "by the right flank" on the same ground 

 as the leading set of four. The instructor will then have his class in 

 "column of fours" with extended intervals and distances. With the 

 class so formed execute circles, flank movements, halts, etc. To break 

 in "column of files" again from above formation give "By fours by the 

 right (left) flank, march." The leading set of four executes individu- 

 ally "by the right (left) flank," and "takes the track." The remain- 

 ing sets of four continue the march and when on the same ground as 

 the leading set of four was, individually execute " by the right flank." 

 Teach "Column of twos from column of files," and vice versa. Pars. 

 346-347. 



Lessons 11 and 12. 



Review all previous exercises. Remember, to learn, men must know 

 where they are at fault. See Hints in Second Twelve Day Period. 

 Work a lot with men in "By fours by right (left) flank" formation. 

 By giving halts, increase gaits, circles, flank movements, the instructor 

 can cause the recruits to get considerable practice in applying aids. 



