HORSEBACK RIDING 



ments of the forequarters, the 

 legs of the hind quarters. Indeed, 

 the only control of the horse's 

 hind parts rests in the use of the 

 rider's legs. 



When the rider's legs are 

 pressed against the horse's sides, 

 the horse is induced to move f or- 

 ^ward or move his hind feet for- 

 %Yard. Thus, without wrords, the 

 horse is given a signal as to what 

 is wanted. 



By placing one leg backwards, 

 say just behind the saddle girths, 

 and putting gentle pressure on 

 the leg, the rider will turn the 

 horse from the rear around the 

 front legs from that side. Like 

 results are obtained for the other 

 side w^hen the leg on that side is 

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