52 RING-RIDING. 



1. Single file right (or left) turn, 2. March. 

 At the command March, the inside flank riders of each four 

 will turn (on a small circle) to the right, increase their gait, 

 and cross the ring in line with each other, guiding by the 

 right ; the others follow directly behind them in succession, 

 crossing the ring in columns, as shown. On approaching 

 the opposite wall, command : 



1. Eight (or left) form fours, 2. March. 

 At the command March, the leading rider of each four will 

 turn at the wall in the direction indicated, decreasing his 

 gait until the rest have formed up to him, as shown, when 

 the regular gait will be resumed, 



TO reverse the position of each rider as to the flanks. 



The class being at the wall in column of fours, command : 

 1. In file retire, 2. March. 



At the command March, the inside flank rider of the 

 first four will turn on a small circle, and, passing to the rear 

 of the column, again turn, and take his position at the wall 

 behind the last four, at the proper distance. The others fol- 

 low in single file, and, while turning again at the rear, form 

 up by fours. As the second four reach the point at which 

 the first four started the movement, they execute it in the 

 same manner ; then the following fours in succession, until 

 all have passed. (See Plates 85, 134.) 



If only one rank is to retire at a time, then command : 

 First four in file retire, etc. 



