62 NOTES ON EQUITATION. 



hand; you must not contradict with the hand what you de- 

 mand with the legs, but must let the reins slip as much as 

 is necessary to enable the horse to extend himself freely. 



With certain horses it is sometimes prudent to grasp 

 the pommel of the saddle when giving the spur lesson. The 

 rider is then more certain of not contradicting himself and 

 the lesson thus administered is sure to be profitable in the 

 training of the animal. 



