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of both upper long lobes, will best suit for the for- 

 ward movements of the horse. 



Again, that the general directions to carry the up- 

 per part of tlie right upper ribs for ward and to the left, 

 so as to diminish the protrusion of the left hiver (false) 

 ribs, by sinking the loiuer end of the sternum into 

 their cavity, while at the same time an effort is made 

 to MOUNT AS IT WERE, the body, by a backward move- 

 ment of its upp>er part, over and upon the left shoulder- 

 blade; the spine stretching, in following the movement, 

 so as to bring its effects into the upper chest, above 

 which, as the neck-root joint equalizes, the head joint 

 IS left free to allow of and adjust itself to the move- 

 ment — the whole ending by a spontaneous drawing 

 downward of the left shoulder-blade, and followed 

 by a filling of both lower lung lobes will best suit 

 the backward movements. 



§ 196. Many books have been written on the seat 

 on saddles, and on bits.^ 



As to the seat, it may vary somewhat with the 

 "make" of the man, but well set-up men will have 

 one uniform enough even for soldiers. 



As to the saddle, no saddle can be contrived that 

 will be a complete defence against an uneven seat, 

 or careless packing and adjustment of the soldier's 



* Major Dwyer's is one of the best and most interesting. 



