CHAPTER III. 



Thk Forward MoyEmknt. 



The horse being now able to be mounted, the fol- 

 lowing exercises may be undertaken: 



The horses are taken into the riding-hall, if available, 

 and the riders instructed to work without regard to dis- 

 tances. It is a bad plan to work in groups, especially 

 with younjg horses, as they soon become accustomed to 

 remaining in ranks and refuse to leave. 



The forward movement, as has been stated, is the 

 most important lesson in training, and it is continually 

 taught during the erytire course of instruction. 



The Walk. — To take the walk from the halt, both 

 legs should be made to be felt, gradually increasing their 

 intensity until the setting in motion is produced. The 

 fingers and wrists give, to allow the neck to stretch out. 

 The horse should- be set inl motion in the direction of his 



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