PARK RIDING. 93 



Horses are said to obey the spur when they fly 

 from it. 



All horsemen aeknowledo;e that to be^jin and 

 finish well displays the greatest skill in riding. 



You must show great firmness with some horses 

 otherwise they will take advantage of you. 



Nothing but practice can give the balance. 



A heavy insensible hand cannot unite a horse. 



If a man has lost his way in the dark, let him 

 leave the horse to himself and he will find the 

 way out. 



The outward rein has the greatest power in the 

 turns. 



The rider should have a pleasant feeling of the 

 horse's mouth. 



The aids of the bit should be light, yielding to 

 the horse — they cannot be too light. 



Do not be too hasty to correct your horse. 



Four qualities must be comprised in a perfect 

 horse — strength, activity, courage, judgment. 



Horses are fond of music and it much refreshes 

 them. 



