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Curb, Snajjle. and Spur, 



taps upon the rump, holding the forehand in 

 place. To bring the horse into a natural position, 

 the hind legs should not be permitted to move to 

 the rear, but the trainer should induce the horse 



CARRYING THE HIND LEGS UNDER THE BODY. 



to advance the fore legs until the horse rests 

 easily. 



Should the mounted horse be slow in learning 

 this, a few lessons given on foot will soon show it 

 what the trainer demands. Standino^ on the near 



