16 HORSEMANSHIP. 



from throwing his hind quarters too much outwards, 

 or to the right. When the horse is sufficiently inclined 

 to the left, the bearing and pressure are then equalised 

 to compel him to move straight to the front. 



In cavalry lessons, the rider is ordered to make the 

 bearing upon the left rein by turning up the little finger 

 towards the left shoulder. Again, the experiment of 

 the tape reins will prove the error of this movement ; 

 but not so palpably as in the first instance ; because the 

 action of the hand is much more distinct when turned 

 from the wrist than when it is doubled inwards, or 

 upon it. To turn the horse completely to the right, 

 the bearing upon the right rein, and the pressure with 

 the left leg, are increased in force ; and to turn to the 

 left, similar bearings and pressures are required with 

 the left rein and the right leg. To turn to the right- 

 about, the horse is brought to a momentary halt ; and 

 the extra bearing upon the right rein, and the extra 

 pressure of the left leg, are continued until the horse 

 is completely turned round. In bringing the horse 

 to the momentary halt, the legs must press him well 

 up to the bridle, otherwise he becomes uncollected, 

 straggling in his movements, and does not turn himself 

 round upon his own ground. As soon as the horse is 



