Horse Training by Modern Methods. 57 



ing four parallel tracks. The exterior members cross 

 over the in|terior ones. 



The following are the aids in order to move a horse 

 on two tracks to the right : 



1. Both legs, if sufficient momentum is not already 

 obtained, should send the horse up into the bit to receive 

 the indications of the reins. 



2. The right direct rein\ makes the horse look to the 

 side toward which he should march, and by throwing the 

 weight slightly tO' the right begins the displacement of 

 the center of gravity towards the right. The left rein 

 of support acts at the same time as the preceding, to in- 

 sure the lateral displacement of the forehand to the right 

 by further displacing the center of gravity. 



3. The left leg, at this moment, becomes prepond- 

 erant in order to direct the haunches to the right, while 

 the right leg acts if necessiary to limit the displacement 

 of the haunches, and toi oblige the horse to maintain his 

 gait and to gain ground to the f ron^: as well as to the side. 



4. The seat is displaced towards the right to aid 

 the horse's movement to that side. \De Saint-Phalle.) 



