IQO TEACHING TO LEAP. 



on all four feet at once, as he might do if 

 hurried over the bar. 



If the horse will not rise for the stand- 

 ing leap, he may at first be assisted by the 

 hand which holds the leading-rein, carry- 

 ing back the forces of the forehand, and 

 so lightening that part. But when no 

 longer necessary, this assistance should be 

 withdrawn, as the horse should learn to 

 depend upon himself for calculating height 

 and distance. 



The horse should not be ridden over 

 the bar until he has received these lessons, 

 and has been taught to carry himself In 

 equilibrium. The introductory course of 

 instruction, as described above, having 

 been followed, and the horse having been 

 taught to collect himself under the hand 

 and legs, the horse should be ridden to the 



