X CONTENTS 



CHAPTER III 



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BREAKING 



The Object of Breaking 57 



Phases 57 



The Importance of Work 58 



Dismounted Work 58 



Work on the lunging rein — Getting horse used to the 

 saddle — The mounting lesson — Training to the sword. 



Mounted Work 64 



Early education in the aids— The walk— The halt — Turn- 

 ing—The rein back — First lessons in the canter. 



Conditioning Work 71 



Organization of the Lessons 71 



Value of the different paces — The trot — The canter — 

 Oppositions of the young horse. 



Preparation of the Young Horse for his eventual 



employment in case of Mobilization .... 74 



The Bridle 74 



Individual Work 75 



Early Jumping Lessons 75 



Training in hand — Jumping on the lunging rein — Jumping 

 at liberty — Jumping mounted. 



Stable Management 78 



Grooming— Weekly examination — Change of coat and 

 green food — Choice of ground. 



CHAPTER IV 

 TRAINING 



Generalities 81 



The System recommended : Method and Progression 81 



