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his horse's mouth, but ease the reins after 

 every step, and then feel them again. 



What is the rider to guard against in rein- 

 ing back ? 



Allowing the horse to hurry or run back 

 out of hand, diverging from a straight line, 

 or halting in an uncollected position ; but 

 should press him well up to the bridle, so 

 that his legs are properly placed, or imme- 

 diately underneath his body. 



Of what use is reining back ? 



To bring the greater weight from the 

 forehand on the haunches, collecting and 

 making him Hght in hand. 



How to lead a horse into the corners. 



Feel the outward rein and apply the 

 inward leg, preserving the bend at the 

 same time. 



What Aids are required in turning right 



or left about ? 



A stronger feeling of the inward rein, 

 and a stronger pressure of the inward leg, 

 supported by the outward leg and rein, 

 the horse turning on his centre, fore and 

 hind feet describing a circle ; when about, 

 the dressing is changed. 



