192 THE AMERICAN HORSEWOMAN. 



the horse's sides with the leg and whip. All 

 this should he accomplished by one simultaneous 

 movement, and the degree of tension made on 

 the reins should be in proportion to the sensi- 

 tiveness of the horse's mouth. 



If the left leg and whip be not employed in 

 making the stop, the horse when brought to a 

 stand may throw his weight upon his shoul- 

 ders and fore-legs, — which he should never be 

 allowed to do, as it will destroy the pleasing 

 effect of the stop, and cause him to become dis- 

 united. The animal should be so nicely balanced 

 upon his haunches when he stops, that, with a 

 little more liberty of rein, he can readily move 

 forward in a united and collected manner. The 

 reins must not be abruptly jerked, but be drawn 

 upon, as stated before, in a gradual and equal 

 manner. After the stop is completed, the reins 

 may be so far relaxed as to enable the horse to 

 again advance, should it be required. The stop 

 should always be made when the animal is ad- 

 vancing straight forward, and never, if it can 

 possibly be avoided, when making a turn or go- 

 ing around a corner. 



If, when attempting to stop the horse, he 

 should toss lip his head, the bridle-hand must 

 be kept low and firm, and the right hand be 

 pressed against his neck until his head is low- 



