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the horse, as in the pirouettes and 

 traversing. 



As the horse can best maintain his 

 balance and keep his footing when he 

 is true and connected in his gallop, it 

 is of the first importance that the 

 rider should be able to demand the 

 changes of leg while in action ; but 

 this requires long schooling and great 

 tact. 



The horse must first be taught to 

 gallop leading with either side, at the 

 will of the rider, in a regularly ca- 

 denced gait, in direct lines and in 

 circles. While galloping in a direct 

 line he will be brought to a halt, and 

 then made to lead off in the gallop 

 with the opposite side. When he will 

 perform this change from the halt with 



