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axis by symmetrical use of the aids. The movement 

 should be smooth, but without hesitancy. 



In, order to keep the start from being sudden, the 

 energy displayed in the use of the leg should conform to 

 the degree of sensitiveness of the horse. The movement 

 can be kept from being hesitatingly performed by pro 

 gressively, but without hesitancy, usdng such force as the 

 legs should have, and by giving the reins with the fingers 

 and wrist at the precise moment the neck tries to 

 stretch out. 



The Trot. — This is the most advantageous gait to 

 take during the first lessons>, because: 



1. It starts the horse straight ahead and helps to 

 bring him in hand. 



2. Horses are less restless at this gait. 



3. It is a natural pace. 



4. It is a good suppling exercise for the horse. 

 The trot is not a fatiguing pace to the horse. He 



can go a long distance continuously at a fair rate of 

 speed at this gait, because both fore and hind legs, re- 

 spectively, have the same amount of work to do, and the 



