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(5) And that he must learn, always, to " strike 

 off," in the canter, with the off fore leading. On 

 a good mover, a fine horsewoman will neither 

 feel, nor exhibit discomfort when the animal may 

 happen to lead with the near fore ; although, at 

 first starting, the lead with the other leg is more 

 agreeable. I may add, that the canter is a pace 

 of three time ; the succession of beats being : a. 

 leading fore ; b. non-leading fore and its opposite 

 hind-leg ; c. hind-leg of side opposite to leading 

 fore. Hence, the more a fore-leg leads in the 

 canter, the more likely is it to suffer from the 

 injurious effects of concussion. It is obvious 

 that if we wish to keep a horse sound, we should 

 not let him canter too much with the same leg 

 leading. 



The first three of the conditions, just mentioned, 

 which are indispensable to the lady's horse, can 

 be quickly fulfilled by instruction on foot ; although 

 the remainder of the animal's education should 

 be completed by a good rider. I may remark, 



