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of the hand up. (3) Drop the right hand 

 smartly to the side. 



When " Draw Swords" is ordered at the 

 walk, the men, after drawing, will remain 

 at the " Carry " until ordered to " Slope " ; 

 but if " Draw Swords " is ordered at 

 the trot or gallop, the men will come to 

 the *' Slope '^ after drawing. 



When men are dismounted to lead their 

 horses, or attack on foot with carbines, 

 swords are to be attached to the saddles. 



Proving. 



In proving the telling off with a drawn 

 sword, the sword is brought to the " Carry," 

 and again sloped on the command ^^ As you 



[The ride should be frequently halted for 

 the purpose of correcting the position of 

 the riders and giving them the hints which 

 they may individually require. No one 

 under instruction should be allowed to carry 

 a whip in the school without leave, and all 

 should be taught to treat the horses in the 

 kindest and most friendly manner. They 

 should especially be made to understand the 

 delicate structure of the horse's mouth. A 

 Riding Master should be quiet and patient 



