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turned about, he is pressed forward with the hand and 

 both legs equally. In turning to the left-about, the 

 pressures are continued upon the left rein, and with 

 the right leg, until the horse is turned round-about, 

 when he is pressed forward as before. 



When the rider sits at his ease, when he is sensible 

 of eA^ery bearing of his hand upon the mouth, and of 

 the pressure of his legs upon the sides of the horse, he 

 may proceed to rein backwards. To rein straight 

 backwards, the little finger must be turned up towards 

 the breast, and both legs must press equally the sides 

 of the horse, to compel him to collect himself, and 

 prevent him from boring on the bridle, and dragging 

 his fore-feet on the ground. In reining backwards 

 with an inclination to the left, the extra bearing will 

 be upon the right rein, with the extra pressure of the 

 left leg, to keep the horse in the direction re- 

 quired. In reining backwards with an inclination to 

 the right, the extra bearing will be upon the left rein, 

 with the extra pressure of the right leg. In reining 

 backwards, the horse must not be allowed to halt in a 

 straggling position ; but must be pressed up to the 

 bridle, so that all his legs are properly placed, or im- 

 mediately underneath his body. 



