106 SCHOOL-TRAINING FOR HORSES. 



rein, carrying back the forces of tlie 

 fore -hand, and so lightening that part. 

 But when no longer necessary, this 

 assistance should be withdrawn, as the 

 horse should learn to depend upon him- 

 self for calculating height and distance. 

 The horse should not be ridden over 

 the bar until he has received these 

 lessons, and has been taught to carry 

 himself in equilibrium. The introductory 

 course of instruction, as described above, 

 having been followed, and the horse 

 having been taught to collect himself 

 under the hand and legs, the horse 

 should be ridden to the bar at a 

 brisk walk, and encouraged to take a 

 leap by a pressure of the legs, and, 

 if necessary, a play of the bit to lighten 

 the fore-hand. When he will take the 



