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SUPPLING THE CROUP, 



tion ; at the same time he will tap the 

 horse upon the rump with the whip, held 

 in the right hand, until the hind-legs are 

 carried under the body, and the horse is 

 brought Into equilibrium. 



The taps of the whip will then be 

 transferred to the left flank until the 

 horse carries his croup over one step to 

 the right. The forehand will be kept in 

 place by the reins, and although the fore- 

 legs have not been raised from the 

 ground, the off fore-foot will, In the new 

 position, be slightly In rear of the line It 

 should occupy. A tap of the whip upon 

 the under side of the right fore-arm will 

 bring that leg up to Its place, and the 

 horse will be straight in the new position. 



In this way the horse will be taught 

 that, although the forehand must not 



