Horse Training by Modern Methods. 53 



"Half turn" and "reverse" could, in this case, be 

 expressed "left half turn," but "in reverse" has partic- 

 ular significance, and the terms should be retained on 

 that account. 



Haunches In. — This movement is one to exact obe- 

 dience to one leg while marching. , It continues the sup- 

 pling of the hind quarters and confirms the obedience 

 to the leg. It should be undertaken only when the horse 

 yields readily to the legs in previous exercises. 



Marching on the right hand, use the left rein of op- 

 position and the left leg. It is sufficient if the' horse 

 swings his haunches to the right so that the left hind 

 foot steps on a line passing through the prints of the right 

 fore foot. The left rein of opposition assists the action 

 of the left leg. At first one s(tep is sufficient to demand 

 at a time. Repeat the movement several times, gradually 

 demanding more steps in the correct position. Never de- 

 mand the movement, at any one time, over a greater dis- 

 tance than the long side of the riding-hall. The follow- 

 ing cautions should be carefully observed: 



