68 * THE GALLOP. 



be true in the gallop the fore and corre- 

 sponding hind-leg will be in the lead of that 

 side to which the horse is turning or mov- 

 ing. 



For instance, if it is the intention to 

 turn or to move the horse at a gallop to 

 the right he must have the head and croup 

 bent to the right, and must take the long 

 strides of the gait with the fore and hind 

 leg of that side. This will preserve his 

 center of gravity, and in case of a mistake 

 he has his legs in under him to help him 

 to a recovery. 



If the horse is galloping in a straight 

 line it makes no difference with which of 

 his fore-legs he takes the long stride or 

 lead, provided the hind-leg of that side 

 corresponds. 



If a horse takes the long strides with 



