MANNER IN WHICH A HORSE TAKES OFF. 



147 



From the halt, the horse prepares to leap by making 

 a rear (p. 95), and projects himself forwards and up- 

 wards when he has raised his fore-hand sufficiently high. 



Fig- 237. 



Fig. 238. 



Fig. 239. 



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Kig. 241. The Hoksk's Leap {toii/iniicd). Fig. 242. 



From the walk, trot, or amble, he takes off from either 

 fore leg, and brings the hind legs under the body as 

 may be required. 



Period of Stride at which the Take Off is 

 Effected. — In the running leap from the canter or 



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