64 HOW TO RIDE 



yield to the bit, advantage should be 

 taken of the moment, to prevent his 

 again extending himself, by increased 

 exertions upon the part of the rider, 

 whose power should be reserved as far 

 as possible to seize this opportunity. I 

 know of no way to prevent a horse 

 bolting ; by keeping his head up with 

 the snaffle-rein the rider will have 

 greater command of the horse, but the 

 use of severe bits will not deter a 

 confirmed bolter from indulging his 

 vicious propensity. 



If a horse rears the reins should be 

 loosened, and if the rider require sup- 

 port he should seize the mane, without, 

 however, letting the reins drop from 

 his hands. The spurs should not be 

 apphed while the horse is rising, but as 



