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AIDS AND DEFENCES, 



driving out his croup to the left. The power of these 

 aids, especially that of the wliip, should be increased 

 as circumstances require. The aid which is sufficient 

 for some horses, may not be powerful enough by half 

 for others : and even Avith, the same animal, while 

 the slightest pressure Avill produce the desired effect in 

 some cases, a moderate, or, even, a rather severe, lash 

 with the whip is necessary in others. 



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