138 METHOD OF HORSEMANSHIP. 



ferent extremities, I recognize this as the 

 only rational way of using them in wheeling. 



In fact, in wheelinsr to the ri2;ht, for ex- 

 ample, it is the right hind leg which serves 

 as pivot and supports the whole weight of 

 the mass, while the left hind leg and the 

 fore legs describe a circle more or less 

 extended. In order that the movement 

 should be correct and free, it is necessary 

 that this pivot, upon which the whole turns, 

 be not interfered with in its action ; the 

 simultaneous use of the right hand and the 

 right leg must necessarily produce this effect. 

 The equilibrium is thus destroj^ed, and the 

 regularity of the wheeling rendered impos- 

 sible. 



As soon as the horse executes easily the 

 changes of direction at a walk, and keeps 

 himself perfectly light, we can commence 

 exercising at a trot. 



The trot. — The rider will commence this 



