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1. Odd threes forward, 2. March. 



At the command March, the threes indicated will move for- 

 ward, by gradually decreasing their circles, until they pass 

 each other in the center of the circle, when they will increase 

 their circles again, until they are again on the circle in posi- 

 tion ; their gait need not be increased while executing the 

 movement. 



Unless this movement is carefully explained, the riders 

 think that they must rush forward to pass the rank ahead, 

 which is unnecessary, as the smaller and decreasing circles 

 they ride on bring them ahead of the other tlijees, that re- 

 main at their regular gait and position on the circle. 



To replace in the original positions, repeat the command 

 for the even threes. 



Plate 118 c. — Opposite threes to change positions, the 

 riders changing their positions at the same time, command : 



1. Odd threes, single file, forward, 2. March. 

 At the command March, the odd threes break off in single 

 file toward the center and move on decreasing circles until 

 they pass in the center, when they go out to the circle again, 

 forming again in the original formation, but with reversed 

 positions of the individual riders. 



After the even threes have executed the movement, it 

 must be repeated by both, to bring the riders back to their 

 original positions. 



Plate lis d.— To form sixes, the class being in single file, 

 command : 



1. Form sixes, 2. March. 

 At the command March, each rider— except those on the 

 lead of each six, who preserve their gait and position on the 

 circle— will gradually decrease his circle and slightly, if at 

 all, increase the gait, until line has been formed. 



Plate 118 e.— To break off from the inside flank in single 

 file, command : 



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



