SEAT, LEGS AND SPURS 



pulling it up. When the horse has stopped or 

 nearly so, the rider can shorten his reins and 

 with the help of the legs cause him to raise his 

 head and arch his neck. 



Finally, it should be noted that to help a 

 horse to gallop, the rider should avoid pressing 

 him steadily with his legs, unless he is tired 

 and wants holding together, whereas if he 

 wishes his horse to canter slowly he should 

 press him strongly with the legs ; the fingers, of 

 course, being closed on the reins. 



