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to the animal to advance in the walk. The pace 

 will be maintained in exactly the same manner as 

 that described for the snaffle, but the rider must 

 be more cautious in the working of his hand, as he 

 now has a much stronger bit. The heels and hand 

 should keep the same state of collection with which 

 the horse started ; that is, the extremities must be 

 balanced, the head well up, with the face nearly 

 vertical, the crest curved, the mouth pliant, and the 

 strides even and regular. In turning to the right, 

 the horse will first be prepared by a closer collec- 

 tion, a slight direct tension will be given by turn- 

 ing the bridle hand so that the thumb points to 

 the rider's right shoulder, and the indirect indication 

 that enforces the same bend be given by carrying 

 the hand to the right, while an increased pressure 

 of the rider's left leg will keep the croup upon the 

 path followed by the forehand. When the change 

 of direction has been made, the horse will be put 

 straight, and the aids will permit the horse to have 

 the same liberty of action as before. The change 

 of direction to the left will be made in the same 

 manner, right and left aid being interchanged. 



The trot will be demanded when riding in the 

 curb bit in exactly the same way as when the 

 snaffle is used, the horse being always prepared 

 for an increase In the rate of speed by a closer 



