92 HORSEMANSHIP. 



right, lie must have the right or off fore-leg the leading 

 one, and the lady must incline the body very slightly 

 to the right. When the horse canters in a curve to 

 the left, or when he turns to the left, he must have the 

 left or near fore-leg leading, and the body of the rider 

 must be inclined very slightly to the left. To incline 

 to the right, to turn to the right, and to turn to the 

 right-about, the extra bearhig must be made upon the 

 right rein, accompanied by a strong pressure with 

 the left leg, and, if necessary, to use the spur or the 

 whip upon the near shoulder or hind quarter. To 

 incline to the left, to turn to the left, and to turn to the 

 left-about, the extra bearing must be made upon the 

 left rein, and the whip used upon the left side of the 

 horse. To turn about, always bring the horse to a 

 momentary halt before the turn be commenced. As 

 soon as the turn is completed, bear upon the mouth, 

 and strike with the whip, to compel the horse to move 

 forward in the canter on the instant. 



To rein backwards, bring the horse to a momentary 

 halt, and bear equally upon both reins; at the same 

 time collecting the horse by using the whip on either 

 flank as required. 



In all the movements of the canter, the lady must be 



