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and drop alternately with the motion of 

 the horse, using the snaffle rein. There 

 must be no ' bumpino- ' — or movement un- 

 pleasant to both horse and horseman. 

 Both In cantering and galloping, the rider 

 must sit tightly down on the saddle, taking 

 the reins in both hands. 



When it is necessary for a groom to 

 give instruction to children in riding, he 

 should learn them to beoin without takino- 

 hold of the bridle, but allow them to take 

 hold of the pony's mane or pommel of the 

 saddle. In a few lessons of this sort a 

 good balance Is acquired, and then the 

 child may have the use of a pair of single 

 reins. The Instruction should be carried 

 out with regularity, and the elementary 

 lessons of short duration. 



Driving. 



It Is with some feeling of reluctance that 



