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and galloping are all distinct paces, and should be 

 done separately, but this matter will be fully considered 

 in a subsequent chapter. 



As already explained, the halter should always be 

 left on the head of the colt below the bridle. The 

 halter shank should pass between the fore-legs, and 

 be securely fixed to the saddle girths, and when the 

 colt throws up his head the pressure comes upon 

 his nose which does not check him so severely as 

 when the strap is attached to the rings of the bit. 

 The driving reins should be ten yards long, and 

 should pass from the colt's mouth along through the 

 stirrups. The stirrups should always be fixed to the 

 girths to prevent them being displaced when the 

 reins are drawn upon. In this manner the driver 

 can lever the reins round the hind -quarters of the 

 colt, and wheel him about in all directions with the 

 greatest ease. 



MOUNTING IN THE STALL. 



When the colt has been driven about the fields 

 and roads for a few days he should be mounted. 

 While we recommend mounting proper in the open, 

 it is well to accustom the colt to the weight and 

 appearance of the rider in the stall. The colt should 

 be turned in the stall and loosely fixed to the pillar 

 rings on either side. The breaker must work quietly 

 about him for some time, catching the saddle by the 

 right side, and lean the weight of the body upon it. 

 He should insert the left foot in the stirrup, taking it 



