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It is advisiiblc not to ride too long' when 

 schooling, as the seat is strengthened by riding 

 rather on the short side. The stirrups, if used 



W. A. RoucH 



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This horse requires a lot of head ; the rider is letting his hands go forward to give 

 him sufficient rein. Possibly he might have ridden with a longer rein 



correctly, are a means of strengthening the seat. 

 If the heel is kept down and the sole of the 

 foot turned very slightly outwards it will be 

 found that any weight on the stirrups will only 

 assist to force the knees closer to the saddle. 

 This argument may appear difticult to follow, 

 but if, on the other hand, the soles of the feet 



