AND SCHOOL A HORSE. 33 



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We will suppose that the horse has 

 SO far progressed in his education that 

 he may be put into the walk, and yet 

 be so obedient to the bit that he 

 retains the equilibrium as far as i& 

 possible. Keeping him at a steady 

 walk, the rider will accustom him to 

 bear the pressure of the legs by ap- 

 plying them, first one and then the 

 other, as the horse raises the opposite 

 fore-leg. This will serve to improve 

 the action of the gait, as well 

 as to bring him to bear the pressure 

 of the legs without flinching. When 

 he will answer the pressure of the legs 

 and bare heels by bringing forward 

 the forces of the croup, and will 



