86 HOW TO RIDE 



and raise the hand, and bear upon the bit 

 as the fore-legs begin the next cadence. 

 The result will be that the horse will 

 stop without another step, for the heels 

 bring in and the weight of the body 

 fixes the hind-leo-s, and the hand restrains 

 and brings back the forces of the fore- 

 hand, and prevent the mass advancing. 

 These applications of the aids must be 

 made with celerity and precision, but 

 without violence. 



The halt in the gallop is of benefit in 

 pre23aring the horse for the changes of 

 lead in that n^ait, for the horse accustomed 

 to the halt in the gallop the application 

 of the aids in makino; the clianoe of lead 

 will jjroduce the momentary rest that 

 permits him to change his leg with 

 smoothness and accuracy. 



