x8o Modern Riding and Horse Education 



end of the manege, first on one hand and then on 

 the other. In the initial stages the principle must be 

 observed that the tyro is never to be allowed to use 

 his reins unless he is riding with stirrups, because 

 he can have very little control over his horse without 

 the purchase they afford. 



Sixth Lesson 



The same as No. 5, with the addition of two or 

 three canters with stirrups and reins. 



Seventh and Eighth Lessons 



Trotting lesson without reins, and as much with- 

 out stirrups as the man can stand without fatigue. 

 Short cantering lesson with stirrups and without 

 reins. Three or four jumps at a trot over a very 

 low obstacle about one foot high, with stirrups well 

 home; end of the rein to be held in the full of the 

 hand. 



Ninth to Twelfth Lessons (inclusive) 



Trotting and short cantering lessons without 

 reins or stirrups. Balancing exercises at a trot. 

 Number of jumps to be increased daily, and 



