THE SADDLE-HORSE 



minutes each are much better than one of an 

 hour, although occasionally a sulky or wilful 

 pupil may keep you even two hours. Never 

 punish without a reason that satisfies yourself, 

 and always punish the part that has proved recal- 

 citrant. 



Remember that a horse has two ends, and that 

 it is essential to proper locomotion that both 

 front and rear should be signalled to, guided, and 

 always under proper control. Two methods of 

 advance are possible, the diagonal and the lateral. 

 For instance, the horse may lead in the canter 

 with his right leg, but to do this his croup must 

 first go to the right (of his own volition, or at the 

 intimation of your left leg). He cannot canter in 

 any other position, and your training him, and 

 explaining to him what your leg, spur, or heel 

 may mean, renders it impossible for him to do 

 other than to perform your bidding properly and 

 promptly, changing the lead by a reversal of sig- 

 nals. A horse in training, and afterward, must 

 be " ridden" every step. No partnership is pos- 

 sible ; he will do it his way if you are not master 

 (and he "sizes you up" in a moment). He is 

 kept up to his bit, made to bend, made to yield 

 by constant, almost unconscious signals from the 



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