1^0 TRAVERSING IN THE PASSAGE. 



in producing the action of the passage in 

 the traverse. 



At each step the weight of the horse 

 is supported by a fore-leg and the hind-leg 

 diagonally opposed, while the other two 

 legs are carried beyond them in the direc- 

 tion of the movement. The manner in 

 which the weight is thus borne permits the 

 horse to keep his balance as he goes to the 

 right or to the left, and avoids the danger 

 of tripping. 



The experiences of the rider in per- 

 forming the traverse in circles at the walk, 

 will teach him how to make the changes 

 of direction at the passage. 



But when it is desired to change from 

 traversing to the right or left to the left or 

 right, the progressive movement must 

 cease, in order that the horse may take 



