248 THE AMERICAN HORSEWOMAN. 



so as to give full support to the horse, must be 

 sure with every stride of the animal to " give 

 and take," and this motion, instead of being 

 limited to the hands and wrists, as in all other 

 gaits, must in this one embrace the whole of 

 the fore - arms, which, using the elbows as a 

 hinge, should move as far as is necessary. 



To stop the horse in a flying gallop, the 

 curb-reins must be drawn upward and toward 

 the waist gradually, for should they be pulled 

 upon suddenly it would be apt to stop him so 

 abruptly that he would either become over- 

 balanced, or cross his legs, and fall. 



In this gait, the rider should never attempt 

 to turn her horse except upon a very large cir- 

 cle, because, even when in the proper position, 

 unless she possesses great muscular power, she 

 will be almost certain to be thrown off on the 

 outward side by the forcible and vigorous im- 

 petus imparted. 



