100 SUPPLING THE FOREHAND. 



in a more collected manner, and to step In 

 a regularly-cadenced and even walk, and 

 then in a slow, measured trot, likewise 

 cadenced. 



On the outside path of the manege he 

 will be put into the walk, and as a hind-leg 

 Is raised to step forward the rider will 

 press In his heel on that side, and imme- 

 diately after meet it with the correspond- 

 ing rein, and he will do the same thing at 

 each step of the other hind-leg. This 

 action of the aids will shorten and equalize 

 the strides of the horse, and by bringing 

 back the forces of the forehand to meet 

 the advancing forces of the croup, render 

 the horse collected and light in movement. 



The speed must be kept regulated, and 

 the horse must not be permitted to hasten 

 or to decrease his walk at the unaccustomed 



