HORSEBACK RIDING 



A beginner should not attempt 

 the canter or gallop until he feels 

 safe with the trot, and has gained 

 perfect confidence in his ability 

 to keep his seat. 



It is usually best not to gallop, 

 or even to use the slower pace of 

 canter, in a city park. Accidents 

 constantly occur, the horse be- 

 coming frightened at the sight 

 of many people and vehicles; if 

 the rider is inexperiencd, the 

 horse is likely to take the bit in 

 his mouth and run. 



If one desires to gallop and can- 

 ter, he should go on a long, open 

 road, preferably a dirt road, and 

 one w^here there is but little traf- 

 fic. On such roads, wth a little 

 experience, the rider will enjoy 

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