THE CANTER, 237 



Many ladies not only lean forward while 

 effecting the stop, but also draw the bridle-hand 

 to the left, and carry the bridle-arm back so 

 that the elbow projects behind and beyond the 

 body, while at the same time they elevate the 

 shoulder on this side. This is an extremely 

 awkward manner of bringing a horse to a stand. 

 The stop should be made in the same manner 

 as that described in the walk, that is, by grad- 

 ually drawing the bridle-hand toward the waist, 

 etc. 



Nearly all horses, unless exceptionally well 

 trained, will trot a short distance before c6ming 

 to a stand in the canter or gallop, and it is here 

 that a knowledge of the French or cavalry trot 

 will prove essential, because the rider will then 

 comprehend the motion, and will sit closely to 

 the saddle until the horse stops. In all cases, 

 the horse should be brought to a stand in a reo;- 

 ular, collected manner, so that with a little 

 more liberty of rein he can promptly reenter 

 upon the canter, should this be desired. 



