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one step by a light pressure upon the bit, 

 and Immediately make the horse advance 

 by yielding the hand and closing In the 

 heels. 



Each day the horse will be made to 

 take an additional step, or more If he still 

 retain his lightness, until In time he is 

 able to go any distance to the rear without 

 becoming heavy. 



If the croup yields too much to the 

 coming forehand, the heel of the rider 

 will support the croup upon the side of the 

 lifted hind-leg, and the pressure of the 

 bit should only be felt as each step is 

 made, and then only sufficiently to bring 

 about the movement. Of course, the 

 horse must be kept perfectly straight by 

 the ready pressure of the rider's heels. 



The horse should not be permitted 



