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(3) Work in the double hridle, which may be subdivided 

 into two parts : 



(a) All work with the snaffle is repeated with the double 

 bridle. Instruction is completed as regards the upper 

 aids.'^ The horse is confirmed in his work at the gallop 

 and finally is taught the change of lead. Here is where 

 ordinary training stops; training sufficient for the horse 

 of the trooper. 



(b) Preparatory period for high-school work in which 

 the obedience of the horse is further developed by a 

 system of exercises that increase his suppleness and 

 strength. He acquires cadence in gaits and becomes 

 light, or, more precisely speaking, balanced. 



High-school work might be considered as a fourth 

 period , and the animal would then be taught the different 

 manners and steps of which this school is composed, 

 such as the high trot, in place and gaining ground, and 

 the change of lead with each stride. 



oSee Question XXVI. 



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