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or legs being flexed will take a step to the rear, 

 instead of to the front ; this one step having been 

 taken, he will again tap the horse upon the rump, 

 release the tension upon the reins, and let the 



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horse take a few steps forward without its coming 

 to a full halt. Then he should demand tw^o or 

 more steps to the rear, and require a few steps 

 forward before the horse is allowed to get heavy 

 or come to a halt. These steps to the rear may 



