40 Curb, Snaffle, and Spur. 



the hand ceases to act before the heels are with- 

 drawn from the sides, so that the speed is not 

 decreased or the halt effected too suddenly, or 

 followed by an undesired movement backwards. 

 During all of these lessons, the rider should, by 

 using gentle vibrations and light tensions upon 

 the reins, make the mouth of the horse sensitive 

 and light, his heels carrying the hind legs well 

 under the mass, so that the horse may have no 

 reason to hang upon the hand. The horse should 

 also be made to stand quietly under its rider, and 

 permit him to make movements and changes of 

 position while it is. at a halt. 



