86 ■ MODERN HORSEMANSHIP. 



of the face should be required before the tensions 

 upon the reins are released and the legs are with- 

 drawn from the flanks. 



In a similar manner, and quite as often, the head 

 should be bent to the left, right and left aids being 

 interchanged. 



The exercises described in this chapter should be 

 given to the horse every day, as long as the training 

 in the snaffle continues : but the lessons should be 

 varied, so that the horse may not become wearied 

 or disgusted ; and, in riding the horse at this time, 

 the rider may demand a little more collection of 

 the forces than was advisable when the animal was 

 being taught to face the bit. 



