38 EING-RIDING. 



TO FORM THREES. 



Plate 2^. — The class being in single file at the wall, com- 

 mand : 



1. Form threes, 2. March. 

 This is executed in the same manner as explained for form- 

 ing column of twos. 



TO FORM FOURS. 



Plate 20. — The class being in single file ; or, 



Plate 38. — In column of twos, command : 

 1. Form fours, 2. March. 

 From single file, numbers two, three, and four of each four 

 will leave the column by an oblique, each at an increased 

 angle to the one preceding, and form up to number one on 

 the inside. The riders will be careful to consider the pre- 

 ceding and following riders, and keep an equal distance from 

 each while forming. 



From column of twos, the twos forming up will leave the 

 wall by an oblique, as shown. 



TO FORM SIXES. 



The class being at the wall in single file, or in column of 

 twos or threes, command : 



1. Form sixes, 2. March. 

 This is executed on the same principle as explained for the 

 other formations. 



DISTANCES. 



In single file, or in column of twos, the distances between 

 the horses from head to croup should be about three feet. 

 In column of threes, fours, sixes, or eights, the distances must 

 be greater, and sufficient to allow the execution of a right or 

 left turn into line without the ranks interfering with each 

 other. Distance should always be carefully preserved, and 

 gradually recovered if lost. 



