232 ILLUSTRATED LIORSE-BREAKING. 



the long reins on foot. By their proper employ- 

 ment, we can make a horse go so straight that he 

 will turn neither to one side, nor to the other, when 

 jumping a 3 ft. 6 in. post and rails, for instance, 

 which is only 3 ft. long, and is unprovided with 

 wings of any sort. 



Rtis/iing at fences. — This fault can also be easily 

 overcome by the employment of the long reins 

 on foot, and the horse made to regulate his pace, 

 according to the wish of his rider, without 

 shewing any impatience. 



