80 PARK RIDING. 



ing the body in centre of the circle in which the 

 horse turns. Should he stop, do not try to urge 

 him on, because his defences are stronger than 

 yours. Pull him back with all your strength. If 

 to oppose you he advances, force him sharply for- 

 ward. Should he turn to the right contrary to 

 your wish to turn him to the left, pull him round 

 to the right. Follow his inclinations every way, 

 and change as often as he ; keep his croup out. 

 Should he go to a wall, do not try to turn him 

 away from it, pull his head to the wall, keep his 

 croup out, it is always better for the horse to go 

 wdth his head towards anything than with his 

 heels. Adams says, " When I apply the wdiip 

 and spur two or three times sharply to restive 

 horses without effect, I desist, and try other 

 methods, for if whipping and spurring would sub- 

 due a horse, they need not be brought to me. 

 Some horses will die rather than submit to ^hip 

 and spur. If he stand still, let him stand still 

 until you wish him to move ; if he thinks you 

 wish him to stand still he will want to go on." 



