164 THE SPANISH TROT. ' 



Even with the horse in a trot have I 

 seen that groom dodging away from the 

 excited animal, tut seizing and lifting the 

 fore-legs as they were thrust forward. 



The result of this work was the most 

 elevated action that I have ever seen, and 

 the long pause between each step in the 

 horse so trained was very effective. The 

 power of the whip was transferred to the 

 spurs by the usual method. I hope that 

 my old instructor will not consider me in- 

 discreet in explaining how he produced 

 the wonderful action that was the envy of 

 continental riders a score of years ago. 



This is the least difficult to teach and 

 to ride of all the school movements, and 

 is of the least importance. 



