CONTENTS xi 



VAfiV. 



The Principal Factors in Training 82 



The instructor — The rider — The work — The duration of 

 training. 



The Psychology of Training 84 



Influence of character and conformation — Nature of the 

 training — The basis of equestrian language — Association 

 of sensations. 



The Principles of Movement 90 



Impulsion — Balance — Locomotion — The role and position 

 . of the head in movement — The role and position of the 

 neck. 



Special Exercises for the Young Horse . . .97 



The Resistances : — 



(A) How to obtain the engagement and mobility of the 



hindquarters. 



(B) How to supple the spine. 



(C) How to develop the free play of the shoulders. 



(D) How to supple the lower jaw. 

 Movement to the side and shoulder. 



Easing the Hand and Extension of the Neck . . 112 

 Balancing — Working on a long or short base. 



Observations on the Paces 115 



The Start of the Canter or Gallop 119 



Jumping when mounted 124 



PART III 



APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLES 

 OF HORSEMANSHIP AND TRAIN- 

 ING TO THE CONTROL OF THE 

 HORSE. 



CHAPTER I 



THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE TRAINED HORSE 

 BY THE TRAINED MAN 



The Straight-moving Horse 128 



To change the Pace and Speed 130 



