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the contrary, when he rears the bridle-hand 

 must be instantly advanced or relaxed, the 

 body at the same time being inclined well for- 

 ward, which will throw the rider's weight upon 

 the animal's shoulders and fore-legs, and cause 

 him to lower his fore-feet to the ground. 



A horse is said to be united or collected 

 when he moves easily in a regular, stylish man- 

 ner, well on his haunches, with head and neck 

 in proper position, his rider exercising perfect 

 control over him by gentle pressure upon his 

 mouth, and keeping up the regular movements 

 of the animal by a quiet and dexterous " give 

 and take " action of her hands. 



He is disunited when he moves in an irreg- 

 ular manner, or heavily upon his fore-legs, oc- 

 casioning the rider to support the weight of his 

 neck and shoulders ; also, when the reins are 

 too slack and exercise no pressure upon his 

 mouth, in which case, having no aid or support 

 from his rider's hand, he will move carelessly, 

 or exactly as he pleases. 



In collecting a horse, the aid of the whip 

 and the left leg will frequently be required, 

 as the rider's hand alone may not be sufficient. 

 In such a case, the left leg must be lightly 

 pressed against his left side and the whip at 

 the same time be pressed against his right 

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