36 HOW TO RIDE 



presses upon the neck, and bends liis head 

 in the direction he is to move. 



Carrying the curb-reins in the right 

 hand and those of the snaffle in the left, 

 the change of direction to the left will be 

 made in a similar manner. 



The horse will be accustomed to be 

 brought to a stop from the walk by the 

 rider raisins^ the hand and leaning; back 

 in the seat, and gently pressing with 

 the left's to brin^r under the forces of 

 the croup. 



The horse standhig, and in equilibrium, 

 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 letrs will be 

 kept close to the sides of the horse to 

 keep him steady, the opposite leg being 



