FARK RIDINGo 67 



BACKING, 



^' To make a horse back when desired, draw 

 your reins steadily towards your body, and yiekl 

 to him when he obeys, his croup to be kept in a 

 proper direction by the heels. You must close 

 your legs, brace your muscles, keep on yielding 

 to him, use both hands — a practised rider will 

 find one sufficient — mind your balance, look 

 between his ears. Backing is a kind of invitation, 

 it wants a little management. Pupils should 

 learn to do it without stirrups," 



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