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obtained. That is, if this equilibrium 

 is to be maintained, the forward move- 

 ment of the fore-hand will be permitted 

 as the forces of the croup are brought 

 forward. 



If the speed is to be increased, the 

 legs will act upon the croup and the 

 hand will give freedom to the fore- 

 hand. If it is desired to moderate 

 the speed the forces of the fore-hand 

 wiU be brought back ; and when they 

 are brought back to a point where they 

 balance the forces of the croup, a halt 

 is brought about. If the forces of the 

 fore-hand are brought back beyond this 

 point of balance, the mass must move 

 back, or undue weight must fall upon 

 and fix the croup. 



It is the object of the rider to 



