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thrown forward is increased (with the leg stuck 

 out straight) and he has less chance of recovery. 

 In the case of a short-legged jockey these points 

 are of small account. Thirdly, it is impossible 



Fig. 13 



Good position of the rider in no way exaggerated. The position of the weight appears 

 to be constant, which must help the horse 



for the rider to bring his weight forward when 

 required if the lower part of the leg is kept 

 forward and the knee stiff. 



As the horse raises his forehand our rider 

 inclines his body forward with the movement 

 of his horse, because he wishes to assist his 

 horse. Any horse that has been schooled 



