THE HALT 



diately the reins are drawn in. 

 This method gives a graceful halt 

 and inconveniences neither horse 

 nor rider. 



Inexperienced riders often 

 draw the reins with a sudden pull 

 without communicating the pur- 

 pose in any manner to the horse. 

 Unf amiliarity with the right v/ay 

 of halting has precipitated many 

 a rider over the horse's head. 



A safe rule for beginners is to 

 bring the horse gradually to a 

 walk from whatever pace the 

 horse is making and then by w^ord 

 or drawing-in of the reins the 

 rider conveys the signal to come 

 to a halt. 



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