TO BACK AT THE PIAFFE R. 



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The increased tension upon the reins 

 should cease the moment the Impulse to 

 the rear has been given, to be felt In the 

 same way at the next step of the other 

 pair of legs. The spurs will keep up the 

 action of the plaffer, and prevent too pre- 

 cipitate a retreat. 



When it is desired to go forward the 

 hand will yield at some cadence of the 

 movement, and the increased pressure of 

 the heels will carry forward the raised legs 

 of the balanced horse. 



In this, as in all other movements, the 

 rider should sit quietly upon his horse, so 

 carrying his hands and legs that his mo- 

 tions in applying the aids shall be almost 

 imperceptible. It detracts greatly from 

 the appearance of a horseman to be seen 

 making violent efforts with hands and heels, 



