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Question XV l)ag(' od 



Instruction in the double bridle. 



Steps to be followed in order to make a young horse ac- 

 cept the curb bit. Different ways of holding the reins. 



Bending lessons. General principles. With the snaffle 

 bit. With the snaffle and curb. With the curb bit. 



Dismounted bending lessons. 



Definitions. In hand. Lightness. The set. The gather. 

 The assemble. 



Question XVI page 60 



Easing the hand on the curb bit. 



To what horses should this exercise be given? 



What is meant by give and take? Action of the fingers 

 on the reins. Necessity of often returning to the lesson of 

 going straight ahead. Lesson wdth the spurs. When should 

 it be given? 



Question XVII page 6^^ 



Work at the trot. Rising to the trot. 



Necessity of frequently alternating the diagonal pair from 

 which the rise is made. Exception to this rule. 



Lengthening and shortening the gait at the walk and tin- 

 trot. 



Question XVIIl page Ho 



Work at the slow trot. 

 Small circles. 

 Serpentines. 

 Two track work. 



Preparing for the assemble. Halts, half lialts. and l>a<k- 

 ing. 



