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self, and those movements only are prac- 

 tised that are necessary to give the rider 

 control over his horse under all circum- 

 stances. 



When we see that school-riding, in one 

 form or another, is used in all armies, and 

 indeed wherever the horse must be under 

 command, it is hardly necessary to argue 

 the importance of a knowledge of its laws 

 by all who desire to ride well. And 

 although in the extended gallop of the 

 hunting-field, it is impossible to retain 

 the equilibrium of the manege, the horse 

 will be the more amenable for his school- 

 ing, and the rider will always have the 

 resources of his art. 



I think it is a mistake to place children 

 of tender age upon horseback, for there is 

 nothing to be gained in such a course that 



