TO MOUNT, RIDE, AND GAIT A HORSE. 53 



2d. The Gallop. First bring his hind legs well under 

 him by the application (gently) of the spur, well back, or 

 the whip on the croup, and simultaneously raise his fore- 

 parts. Up he goes in a short gallop; before he comes 



down repeat the same, and keep at it. Before you know it 

 he will be a nice, light, galloping horse, always provided 

 you keep him light in hand, and his hind legs well under 

 him (when you want them there). A horse so gathered, 



