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Canterinof true and united. 



Cantering with the off fore followed by 

 the off hind, if to the right ; the near fore 

 followed by near hind, if to the left. 



How is the pressure of the legs to be 

 applied ? 



The pressure of the legs must be an 

 elastic feeling of the muscles — not a dull 

 and heavy clinging or kicking of the limbs. 



[The pressure must not be applied with 

 the back part of the calf of the leg. The 

 knees must be kept close to the saddle, 

 and the feet remain parallel to the horse, 

 while the leg is drawn back slightly, and 

 pressed against the horse just behind the 

 girths.] 



What does fineness of mouth mean ? 



Fineness of mouth means a mouth that 

 is perfectly trained, and that responds to 

 the action of the bridle hand ; therefore 

 the rider cannot be too cautious in the 

 manner in which he uses the bit reins, or 

 too careful that the movements of his ha ad 

 are the correct indications of his own will ; 

 always bearing in mind that fineness of 

 mouth is not produced by lacerating the 

 gums of the horse, as the delicate skin 



