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he is following. It will be observed that 

 the rein upon the same side with the act- 

 ing spur is not used to bring about the 

 temporary rest at each stride, as in the 

 passage in direct lines, because this action 

 of that rein would interfere \\\\\\ the 

 traverse movement. The effect of the 

 momentary rest is accomplished by the 

 action of the outside spur giving one pair 

 of legs greater action than the other two 

 take in the alternate strides. The mside 

 spur, while keeping up, If necessary, the 

 horse to the line. Is also used to prevent 

 the croup passing over too far, but, of 

 course, does not serve to heighten the 

 action of the two legs It would act upon 

 In the passage In direct lines ; It rather 

 checks them, though It is not Intended 

 that the inside spur should take any part 



