46 Horse; Training by Modern Methods. 



It must be understood that at this stage of training, 

 that is, during lateral equitation {explained on page 50), 

 the about on the forehand is not a finished movement. 

 The aids to be used are: To execute an about on the 

 forehand to the right; both legs to arouse impulsion; the 

 right leg to swiiig the haunches; the right rein of oppo- 

 sition to assist the right leg; the left rein to assist the 

 right in its second function of preventing the horse from 

 moving forward. The left leg is always ready to pre- 

 vent the horse from backing. 



About on the Forehand (Dismounted), — With some 

 horses that are particularly difficult to teach the use of 

 the leg as an aid, dismounted work may be resorted to. 

 Short lessons only sihould be| given. 



Working on the left side, seize the reins six or eight 

 inches from the bit in the left hand. Stand facing the 

 horse and with the riding-whip touch him in rear of the 

 girth where the rider's leg would ordinarily come when 

 used as an aid. Increase the force of the whip, begin- 

 nling with light taps, until the horse swings his haunches 

 away from the whip. The left hand prevents the horse 



