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brought to a stop from the walk by the 

 rider raising the hand and leaning back 

 in the seat, and gently pressing with 

 the legs to bring under the forces of 

 the croup. 



The horse standing, and in equili- 

 brium, the rider will induce him to 

 bend his head and neck, first to one 

 side and then to the other, by the 

 vibratory motion of the direct curb- 

 rein. Both legs will be kept close to 

 the sides of the horse to keep him 

 steady, the opposite leg being rather 

 closer to overcome resistance and to 

 prevent a movement of the croup 

 against it. The horse will not be per- 

 mitted to carry back his head, at will, 

 from the bent posture, but the rider 

 will bring it back into position by the 



