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frequently, it is better to have recourse to short, ener- 

 getic action of the spurs. 



It is very necessary to avoid the frequent fault of 

 using the leg after sufficient action has l^een gotten out 

 of the horse or of continuing the demands when they are 

 already obeyed. Tlien the impulsion of the horse is aug- 

 mented in a manner prejudicial to the desired result, 

 which necessitates the action of the hand to oppose the 

 augmented impulsion falsely ordered by the legs. 



Unequal Action of the Legs. — When one leg is used 

 more than the otlier^ the haunches are displaced to the 

 opposite vside. The horse is then said "to range his 

 haunches." This effect is often useful in preventing the 

 horse; from slipping out sideways, in straightening him, 

 and in making him change directions, etc. ; but its great- 

 est utility lies in permitting the rider to range the haunch- 

 es and traverse the horse, which movements are essential 

 to the main instruction in the mental and physical sup- 

 pling of the horse. 



The rules for the use of both legs apply equally well 

 to the use of one leg, as regards place of contact and 



