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the outer bearings of the feet, and then come on to 

 the inner bearings ; i. e., he will be halted in pro- 

 gression, probably the most advantageous method. 



Second. — On the alternate posterior line of the 

 ophidian S. In this case the bit is drawn as the 

 posterior line begins to form, after landing, and 

 the spur is applied after the bit. The action of the 

 neck S in the anterior hne (a^a'^) having preceded 

 it, a fore-foot will have been raised. In this case 

 the horse will be halted on the inner bearings, be- 

 ginning with the hind leg of appui, and then come 

 on to the outer bearings, i. e., he will be halted in 

 retrogression. This is not a false halt, and is we 

 believe the one generally used by the Arabs, and 

 perhaps that used by the animal in a state of 

 nature. Third. — The rein may be drawn after 

 landing, before the action (a^ a'^j of the neck is 

 completed. As the neck inaugurates a pacing 

 movement, the halt will then be made in a pace 

 ingrafted on the trot, causing a very awkward 

 equaHzation of gathering, and this we suppose 

 to be the " halt on the shoulders " so much depre- 

 cated by aU horsemen. 



§ 150. Double-action Motion^ from position of 



*We refer to the trot in exemplifying the subject. 



