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is, the legs are flexed ; but there is a momentary 

 pause brought about by bringing back the 

 forces of the forehand until they meet in 

 balance the acting forces of the croup. From 



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this poise the horse may be moved to the front, 

 to the rear, or to either side, while the animal 

 is still light, by the aids making some demand 

 before the flexed legs are planted. As this 

 half-halt requires great nervous and muscular 



