44 CAVALRY HORSEMANSHIP 



sentiment of the horse, in the rider. By insisting, 

 both in the case of the horse and of the rider, on sobriety 

 of movements and gestures, perfection of balance, and 

 grace of attitude, the superior school of horsemanship 

 has done much to produce the reputation enjoyed by 

 the French School. The qualities which it develops, 

 are a powerful element in discipline, because they 

 increase the prestige of the instructor, and strengthen 

 his authority, by showing his unvarying superiority 

 in the daily work of his command. 



