1 6b THE SPANISH TROT. 



mentary rest, and by checking that side 

 lighten the other. 



After a few lessons the horse will make 

 the extended step with each fore-leg at the 

 application of the spur and hand without 

 the whip, provided that he is kept very 

 light In front. 



This march can readily be forced Into 

 a trot by increasing the speed and con- 

 tinuing the use of the aids. Two or three 

 steps only at a time should at first be de- 

 manded at the trot, and the horse must be 

 kept collected and light In hand ; and, if 

 necessary, the play of the rein may be 

 marked, as he raises the hind-leg of that 

 side. 



After the horse has made a few steps 

 in the Spanish trot he should be permitted 

 to resume his natural action, and he should 



