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The left hand prevents the horse from getting away 

 to the front and by opposing the forehand to the haunches, 

 assists the action of the whip in moving the hind quarters. 



In this movement the forehand should move and the 

 fore legs should cross, but on an arc of very small radius. 



Dismounted work should be considered as of only sec- 

 ondary importance. It will be of great benefit with 

 some horses and practically useless with others. In 

 any case, dismounted lessons should always be very 

 brief. 



