HORSEBACK RIDING 



leg on the side from which it is 

 desired to turn, should be carried 

 back of the girths and be pressed 

 against the horse at the same time 

 that the hand pulls the rein on the 

 side to which the direction is to be 

 taken. This will enable the 

 horse to turn gracefully and to re- 

 tain his lightness. 



Guided by the legs and hands 

 simultaneously in turning, the 

 horse is assured of an equilibrium 

 which will insure safety to both 

 horse and rider. 



Often a beginner turns his 

 horse too quickly and in so doing 

 causes the horse to step on his 

 ow^n feet. This gives rise to what 

 is known as "corked feet." A 

 w^ound of this kind, w^hich often 

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