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In order that the squad may be led at a. 

 steady and even pace, the instructor will 

 name the men who are to ride without 

 their reins at any particular time, taking 

 care that the leading file is always riding 

 with his reins. 



Thus, the order will be given, '* Nos. 2, 

 3, 4, &c." (or any other named men) " Drop 

 your reins," " Arms hanging down," " In 

 front (or behind your backs) fold your 

 arms." 



These men will then ride round the 

 the school, or perform such extension and 

 balance motions as may be directed, and, 

 when the instructor thinks fit, will receive 

 the command, " Take your reins." 



The leading file will afterwards be 

 changed, and the process will be repeated 

 until the whole squad has been exercised. 



In performing some of the extension 

 motions (such as those which involve 

 extending the arms to the right and left) 

 while the squad is in motion, it will be 

 necessary to make the squad file down the 

 centre to give the necessary space. The 

 leading file will lead down the centre 

 of the school, and it will be found that 

 the horses of the remainder will in most 



