i86 Modern Riding and Horse Education 



circle, as it is natural for the horse to lead with his 

 inward leg. The method of making an untrained 

 horse equally handy on either foreleg at a canter 

 will be dealt with in the section on '' Futher Horse- 

 training." 



Reining back. — The horse should be put back a 

 length at a time by a gentle feeling of both reins, 

 whilst the rider's legs keep the quarters from flying 

 out and prevent the horse from lowering his head 

 and so getting out of hand. 



Passaging — The passage, a common term in 

 English riding-schools, means either moving the 

 horse sideways with his head slightly leading or 

 moving him diagonally, the latter movement being 

 sometimes known as the " half-passage " ; this must 

 not be confused with the '' shoulder in," in which 

 the horse's head is bent away from the direction 

 in which he is going. On the Continent the word 

 " passage " means a high and collected trot. To 

 passage to the right, feel the right rein a little 

 stronger than the left, and apply the left leg drawn 

 back. To passage to the left reverse the above. 

 This is a most useful lesson as a preparation for 

 gate-opening. 



