I2O ROAD, PARK, AND SCHOOL 



the opposite curb rein, placed against the left side 

 of the neck by holding the bridle hand to the right ; 

 with the left heel he will press the croup to the 

 right so that it will move in unison with the fore- 

 hand. The head of the horse, as has been ex- 

 plained, will be carried a little to the right. When 

 a corner is reached, the turn will be made exactly 

 in the manner as described for head to the wall, 

 except that the outside curb rein will second the 

 effects of the snaffle bit, and that both the direct 

 snaffle rein, and the opposite curb rein will retard 

 as well as demand the movement of the forehand 

 when necessary, by being carried less to the right 

 if the forehand goes too fast. 



In all the movements to the side upon two paths 

 traversing, demi- voltes, or pirouettes, in walk, trot, 

 or gallop the body of the rider should be made to 

 conform, to the changes of the horse ; the inside 

 shoulder (or that of the side to which the horse is 

 moving), being advanced or retired as the forehand 

 is to be restrained or brought over. The face of the 

 rider should be so turned as to see the ground upon 

 which he is directing the movement. 



When the horse will traverse evenly and smoothly 

 with the head to the wall, the rider should attempt 

 a demi-volte, in order that the horse may be con- 

 firmed in its obedience to the aids without the 



