84 HOW TO EIDE 



the extended step with the outside 

 leg. Although this accomplishes the 

 object, it gives cramped and ungraceful 

 action. I heheve that the theory I 

 advance is original with me, and I 

 know that it gives the best results^ 

 for it is the method that Baucher and 

 other great authorities use after the 

 horse has been taught by some ruder 

 means. 



To make a horse lead wdth a certain 

 side, therefore, the direct rein will make 

 play, supported by the opposing leg. 



At first the horse will be made to 

 gallop in the line, then in circles, 

 gradually diminishing in diameter, 

 always leading with the leg of the side 

 to which he is going. When the horse 

 will answer to the aids, and will lead 



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