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of haunches in, shoulder in, and two track work at a walk 

 and at a slow trot. He takes up the gallop easily on 

 either foot by increasing the gait from the trot. He has 

 found his balance while moving freely to the front, a 

 double condition which is satisfactorily fulfilled if he keeps 

 the reins taut without ever bearing on the hand. His 

 gaits are clean; he can lengthen the walk without jigging 

 and the trot without becoming disunited; his wind has 

 been developed and he can keep up a lengthened gallop 

 for several minutes. 



When this entire programme has been carried out and 

 especially when the horse begins to pull on the hand, it is 

 time to take up the double bridle. 



