THE CANTER. 233 



fore described in the directions for commencing 

 the canter, and started anew. This course must 

 be repeated every time he disobeys, and be con- 

 tinued until he is made to canter. 



It may be remarked here that, in the canter, 

 whenever the horse moves irregularly, advances 

 heavily upon his fore-legs, thus endeavoring to 

 force his rider's hand, or when he fails to yield 

 ready obedience, he should always be stopped, 

 collected, and started anew, repeating this 

 course, if necessary, several times in succession. 

 Should the animal, however, persist in his dis- 

 obedience, pull upon the reins, and get his head 

 down, his rider must, as he moves on, gently 

 yield the bridle-reins, and each time he pulls 

 upon them she must gradually, but firmly, in- 

 crease the tension upon them, by drawing them 

 in toward her waist. This counter - traction 

 must be continued until the horse yields to the 

 bridle and canters properly. When he pulls 

 upon tl: e reins his rider in advancing her hands 

 to yield the reins should be careful to keep her 

 body erect, and not allow it to be pulled for- 

 ward. 



The turn in the canter. In turning to the 

 right, if the horse is leading with the inward 

 leg, or the one toward the centre of the circle 

 of which the distance to be turned forms an 



