8o Horse: Training by Modern Methods. 



well to the other gaits, the following deductions are made 

 from the mechandsm at the gallop, as explained in pre- 

 vious paragraphs. 



From Paragraph i : As the distance from the jump 

 to the place where the left leg leaves the ground is of the 

 utmost importance to the horse, he should be allowed 

 to gauge his stride while approaching the jump. 



From Paragraph 2 : As the head and neck are 

 raised to assist in raising the fore quarters, the rider's 

 body should not lean forward of the perpendicular, for 

 this would hinder the movement. As the horse's object 

 is to lighten the fore quarters, it follows that great speed 

 is a detriment to a horse in jumping, for the more speed 

 the more weight upon the forehand. Raising the head 

 and neck necessitates lengthening the reins at the moment 

 of extension, or letting them slide through the fingers. 

 It followsi then, that, as a false movement of the hand 

 with a severe bit causes greater injury than one with a 

 snaffle bit, a snaffle bit should be used in jumping until 

 proficiency is obtained. 



