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because a novice is likely to hesitate, even if she 

 makes no mistake. By giving the pupil time to 

 think, she will gain the habit of making progressive 

 demands on her horse, through means which she has 

 calculated, and she will thus gradually become a true 

 horsewoman, able to make her horse know what she 

 wants him to do ; for, in almost every case, obsti- 

 nacy or resistance on the part of the horse comes 

 from the want of due progression between the de- 

 mand made of him and its execution. 



When the teacher is satisfied that the pupil is in 

 a regular and easy position, before allowing her to 

 go forward, he will give her the directions necessary 

 to stop her horse, and will make sure that his ex- 

 planation has been understood. To stop : The horse 

 being at the walk, to stop him, the pupil should place 

 her leg and whip in contact with his sides, lift her 

 hands and bring them close to the body, and lean 

 her body back, drawing herself up. When the horse 

 has come to a stand-still, she should resume the nor- 

 mal position. To go forward : The whip and leg 

 should be placed in contact, the hands moved for- 

 ward, and the body inclined also forward. 



When the pupil has a clear idea of these move- 

 ments, the teacher will give the orders : 



I. Prepare to go forward. — 2. Forward. 



And, after some steps have been taken, 

 I. Prepare to stop. — 2. Stop. 



While making his pupils advance at a walk, the 



