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mistake be brought back to the first prin- 

 ciples of the movement he is attempting. 



The reason for demanding the yielding 

 of the jaw is obvious, for the horse then is 

 incapable of resistance against the bit. 

 The position of the head also is an ac- 

 knowledgment of subjugation ; for while 

 the horse may freely hold it at any height 

 to insure ease and grace of carriage, he 

 cannot so well oppose the demands of the 

 bit as he could were his head held stiffly 

 out or braced against his chest. 



In this stage of his education it is ex- 

 cellent practice to bring the horse to a halt 

 and to carry his head first to one side and 

 then to the other, until he looks to the 

 rear, by the gentle play of the direct rein ; 

 and requiring him to yield the jaw while 

 the head is turned to the rear. After 



