24 HoRSD Training by Modern Methods. 



The I.KGS. 



The Stirrups. — The stirrups should be so adjusted 

 that the tread of the stirrup is le^^el with the top of the 

 heel when the rider is mounted and seated properly. 

 When the stirrups are too long, as with the ''fork seat," 

 the rider is unable to use his legs with strength and ac- 

 curacy. With the stirrups too short the rider's knees are 

 too high, the seat is forced too far back and he is unable 

 to sit down in the saddle ; hence is less secure. 



Position of the Foot in the Stirrup. — At least one- 

 third of the foot should be inserted in the stirrup ; the 

 heel should be sliglitly lower than the toe an'd the ball 

 of. the foot should rest upon the tread. (Notes d'Bqni- 

 tation.) 



The following are the uses to which the legs 

 are put : 



1. To produce the forward movement. 



2. To range the haunches. 



3. To bring the hind legs forward under the body. 

 The Equal Action of Both Legs. — The most import- 

 ant duty of the legs is to act together for the purpose of 



