THE WALK AND THE TROT, 



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The height and brilliancy of movement 

 in the trot may be governed by the appli- 

 cation of first the one and then the other 

 spur, assisted by the rein of the same side, 

 as the opposite fore-leg of the horse is 

 raised to step off. In this way it may be 

 developed into the Spanish trot of the 

 manege. 



In the trot the rider should sit erect, 

 with the shoulders thrown back, and the 

 thighs close to the saddle. 



If the rider rises to the trot the con- 

 stant shifting of the weight will greatly 

 interfere with the equilibrium of the mass, 

 but it is not necessary that the horse 

 should get out of hand or be permitted to 

 bear upon the bit. 



The rider should take no support from 



the bit, but should hold his hand so that 



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