ANGLO-FRENCH HORSEMANSHIP 



leg and spur, easing the hand slightly, so that 

 the horse can advance. At the moment the 

 foot comes to the ground the opposite aids 

 should be applied to cause the horse to raise 

 and extend his near fore leg and advance on to 

 that foot. 



Both spurs should be pressed in if the horse 

 shows disinclination to work, and if he strikes 

 the ground with a foot instead of putting it 

 gently down, he should be immediately pressed 

 forward with the spurs, and then after a 

 moment's repose, to allow him to quiet down, he 

 should be again asked to raise the leg, and be 

 pressed forward the moment it is fully extended. 

 He should never be allowed to sink back upon 

 his hocks ; forward impulsion is essential, and 

 after the number of steps desired has been 

 obtained, the reins should be slackened and the 

 horse pressed forward at a brisk trot. 



During the first lessons, and in case of 

 resistance, it is advisable to hold the snaffle 

 reins separated between the thumb and first 

 finger of each hand, the left hand holding the 

 left rein low, whilst the right hand is raised, 

 drawing the right rein upwards and towards 

 the left against the middle of the neck, 

 indicating to the horse that he should raise and 

 extend his off fore leg. 



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