112 METHOD OF HORSEMANSHIP. 



employing a force which has become use- 

 less. We must then establish two motive 

 powers, the eiFect of which balances, with- 

 out interfering; this, the tension of the 

 rein on the opposite side from the leg will 

 produce in the pirouette. So, we will com- 

 mence with the rein and the leg of the 

 same side; when it is time to pass to the 

 second part of the work, we will employ 

 the curb-rein in the left hand, and finally, 

 the snaffle-rein opposite to the leg. The 

 forces will then be kept in a diagonal posi- 

 tion, and in consequence, the equilibrium 

 natural, and the execution of the movement 

 easy. The horse's head being turned to 

 the side where the croup is moving, adds 

 much to the gracefulness of the perform- 

 ance, and aids the rider in regulating the 

 activity of the haunches, and keeping the 

 shoulders in place. For the rest, tact alone 

 will be able to show him how to use the 



