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horse get from under the control of his heels, 

 which should be held close to the side, to regulate 

 the speed, and to enable him to demand the for- 

 ward movement at any step. To change direc- 

 tion in backing, there will be an increased 

 pressure of the rider's heel on the side opposite 

 to the change, and a slightly increased tension of 

 the rein of the same side ; that is, in changing 

 direction in backing to the left, the right heel of 

 the rider and the right rein will give the increased 

 effects. 



