HORSES TO JUMP 



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Fig. 3 



The horse is learning to bring his weight back and support it on his hocks, which 



come well under him as he moves or stands on the hill. The rider's hand must keep 



the horse's head raised and a pressure of the legs must keep the horse's hindquarters 



under him 



Again, one can walk, trot or canter down a 

 hill, but preferably starting the practice at the 

 slowest pace. Halfway down the hill, feel the 

 reins and raise the horse's head, closing one's 

 legs against the horse's side and leaning one's 

 own body back. 



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