Suppling the Horse. 93 



himself and bring his hind legs under his 

 body. 



You have now laid a secure foundation, 

 upon which you may continue to build until 

 you have gradually completed your entire de- 

 sign. You are sure of being able to place 

 and keep your horse, while at a halt, in the 

 attitude which you wish him to preserve when 

 on the move. You are also sure of being 

 able to halt your horse whenever you please. 

 He is therefore completely at your mercy. 

 He cannot resist your hand except while ad- 

 vancing, and he cannot advance without your 

 permission. All you have now to do is to 

 make him understand that he will only be 

 permitted to advance upon condition that, 

 while doing so, he does not resist your hand. 



Begin of course at the walk. Get him 

 well collected at the halt ; then slightly relax 

 your hands, and let him move slowly for- 

 ward. He will probably take advantage of 

 the movement by stretching his neck as he 

 steps off; immediately replace your hands 

 and bring his head home, on the move if you 

 can, at the halt if you must. In the latter 

 case, give him a moment's pause for reflection 



