224 METHOD OF HORSEMANSHIP. 



body, previously disposed according to the 

 movements of the horse. 



Q. In what consists the ramener? 



A. In the perpendicular position of the 

 head, and the lightness that accompanies it. 



Q. What is the distribution of the forces 

 and weight in the ramener? 



A. The forces and weight are equally dis- 

 tributed through all the mass. 



Q. How do we address the intelligence of 

 the horse ? 



A. By the position, because it is that 

 which makes the horse understand the 

 rider's intentions. 



Q. Why is it necessary that, in the back- 

 ward movements of the horse, the legs of 

 the rider precede the hand ? 



A. Because we must displace the points 

 of support, before placing upon them the 

 mass which they are to sustain. 



