THE POSITION OF THE BODY 



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The dotted lines show the natural curves of a 

 horse's fore and hind feet. 



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H F 



H F 



Diagram V 



The hind feet (on account of the "throw" 

 which comes from them) often describe a slightly 

 higher parabola than the fore feet, and should, 

 therefore, clear the obstacle with a little more to 

 spare, and they should land the same distance 

 away from the fore feet as they originally started 

 from. So that in the diagram the lines H F 

 should be equilateral. 



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H 



H 



Diagram VI 



Diagram VI shows the effect of weight being 

 brought to bear upon the loins, and it will be 



