The Gentleman's Seat. 79 



Some horses hang their heads more than 

 others : in some cases it is due to nature, in others 

 to bad training or riding. To get a horse's head 

 well up requires great skill, but not strength. 

 Both hands should be used, the mouth delicately 

 felt, and lifted by slight nervous electric shocks, 

 as it were ; and this should be continued during 

 the whole of the exercise until the head is held in 

 its proper position ; having regard, of course, to 

 the formation of the horse's neck. Occasionally 

 it may be necessary to give him a smart jerk ; but 

 this should not be resorted to too often. Great 

 patience and time are requisite to get him to 

 carry his head well. 



In teaching I have always laid great stress 

 upon the inspiration the horse receives from the 

 bridle hands. It is impossible to convey in 



