66 The Art of Biding. 



for him in his uncontrolled condition. To collect 

 a horse well, however, is a part of riding which 

 none but accomplished horsemen can manage 

 skilfully; and the first lesson in this necessary 

 accomplishment may he had when cantering with- 

 out the saddle. I shall have more to say on this 

 point when we reach the saddle. 



There is a great difference in the paces of 

 horses — some being very much smoother than 

 others ; but with most the pupil will find canter- 

 ing an easy, undulatory movement. He should 

 sit well down on the horse's back, head and 

 shoulders slightly inclined backward, and his back 

 bending slightly, or rather, more properly speak- 

 ing, deprived as much as possible of all rigidity, 

 so as to be able to keep in unison with the motion, 

 and the seat firm and immovable. There must at 



