70 THE GALLOP, 



particularly the right shoulder, with a play 

 of the direct rein, let him press in the left 

 heel. In consequence of these movements 

 the horse will take the gallop with the legs 

 on the right side making the larger strides ; 

 for the right shoulder is free to extend 

 itself in answer to the propulsion of the 

 forces from the croup, and the hind- 

 quarters being bent around to the right, 

 the hind-leg on that side must follow w^ith 

 a similar step. The croup of the horse, 

 bending to the right at the application of 

 the opposite spur, will make the longer 

 stride with the hind-leg that is so advanced, 

 and such a movement is required to pre- 

 serve the center of gravity under the con- 

 ditions. 



The horse having been put into the 

 gallop, he will be aligned upon the path he 



