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for the lead of the right leg. This correction 

 must be effected gradually and lightly, so as 

 not to disturb the gait, or cause him to change 

 his leading leg. This canter with the right leg 

 leading is very easy to learn, and will not re- 

 quire much practice to master. 



However, should the horse fail to obey these 

 indications of the left rein and leg, and start off 

 in a false and disunited manner, as explained 

 under " the turn in the canter," another course 

 should be pursued, namely : the tension upon 

 the right or off curb-rein must be increased so 

 as to bring the animal's nose to the right, as if 

 he were going to turn to the right on a curve, 

 while at the same time the left leg must be 

 pressed against his side in order to have him 

 carry his croup slightly to the right. Now he 

 must be made to lift his fore-feet by increased 

 tension on both curb reins, and then be urged 

 forward. As he advances, the hands should be 

 extended a little to give him more freedom in 

 the spring forward, and he will then naturally 

 lead with the right side advanced. When once 

 started in this gait, the rider must equalize the 

 tension upon the reins, having placed herself in 

 the saddle, in the manner explained for the can- 

 ter. To have him lead with the left leg, a simi- 

 lar but reversed course must be pursued, using 



