46 HOW TO KIDE 



of the horse, bending to the right at 

 the appHcation of the opposite spur, 

 will make the longer stride with the 

 hind-leg that is so advanced, and such 

 a movement is required to preserve 

 the centre of gi'a^dty under the con- 

 ditions. 



The horse ha^dng been put into the 

 gallop, he will be aligned upon the 

 path he follows by means of the 

 hand and lei;s. The trained horse 

 under the skilled rider ^^'ill take the 

 gallop upon the right or upon the left 

 leg without bending perceptibly ; for 

 so perfect will be the equihbrium and 

 the control, that the measured use of 

 the aids will inaugurate a movement 

 that will not require correction. 



