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the horse always to yield the use of his 

 forces to the direction of the rider, will be 

 also useful in forming his intelligence, as 

 well as in developing his powers. What 

 delights the expert horseman will experi- 

 ence in the progressive application of his 

 art! His pupil, at first rebellious, will in- 

 sensibly yield himself to his every wish; 

 will adopt his character, and end by becom- 

 ing the living personification of him. Take 

 care, then, rider ! If your horse is capri- 

 cious, violent, fantastic, we will have the 

 right to say that you yourself do not shine 

 by the amenity of your disposition, and the 

 propriety of your proceedings. 



In order to keep the measure and quick- 

 ness of the walk equal and regular, it is in- 

 dispensable that the impulsive and govern- 

 ing forces which come from the rider, 

 should themselves be in perfect harmony. 

 We will suppose, for example, that the 

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