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by the forehand, while the right leg of the rider will 

 be kept close to the side to prevent the horse falling 

 back or the croup going over too far. When a 

 corner is reached the hand will restrain the forehand 

 or the inside heel the croup, depending upon whether 

 the croup or the forehand is working in the outer 

 circumference of the bend. In the same way the 

 horse should be made to traverse to the left in a 

 collected trot, by means of the corresponding aids ; 

 and demi-voltes should be made, and serpentines, on 

 zigzag paths, in this light and easy pace. 



When the horse is traversing to the right (or left), 

 and it be desired to traverse to the left (or right), 

 the animal will be brought to a poise, the forehand 

 held in place, the croup carried over in the beats of 

 the trot, and the head turned for the new direction, 

 so that the change is made before the horse be- 

 comes heavy. 



If a horse be passing in a straight line upon a 

 single path, the croup following the forehand, and 

 it be desired to move in the opposite direction, the 

 reversed pirouette may be made in the following 

 manner. The horse will be united in the trot, and 

 when the point is reached where the change is to 

 be made, say by turning to the right, the animal will 

 be brought to the poise, the bridle hand will carry 

 the head to the right, and fix the forehand, while 



