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strong, determined, heavy pull upon the bit^ 

 and rough, jerky action, which was most 

 unpleasant. When I got her into the Eow 

 she nearly pulled my arms out in her canter 

 — the tug she had upon the bridle was quite 

 terrific ; and, evidently prepared for the ac- 

 customed fight, she put back her ears and 

 shook her wicked head angrily. I rode her 

 from Palace Gate to Hyde Park Corner in 

 the same manner as I have sought to impress 

 upon my lady readers — namely, not pulling 

 one atom against her, but keeping my hands 

 low and firm, and yielding slightly to her in 

 her stride. By the time we had turned at 

 the Corner she had quite given up fighting, 

 I then dropped the curb, and rode her en- 

 tirely upon the snaffle. The effect was 

 magical. She lifted her head, ceased pulling 

 altogether, and went along in a pleasant 

 joyous canter, going well up to her bridle, 

 but not attempting any liberties whatever. 

 In an hour's time, as you, sir, who were 

 riding with me will bear testimony, I was 

 holding her with one hand, stooping forward, 

 and making much of her with the other,. 



