OF HORSEMANSHIP. 79 



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CHAP, XI. 



Of worki?ig with the Head and Cj'oupz to the Wall. 



THE Leflbns of the Head and Croupe to the Wall arc 

 excellent to confirm a Horfe in Obedience. In cffedV^ 

 when in this Adlion he is, as it were, balanced between the 

 Rider's Legs, and by working the Croupe along the Wall^ 

 you are enabled not only to fupple liis Shoulders, but like- 

 wife to teach him the Aids of the Legs. 



For this Purpofe, after having well open'd the Corner, turn; 

 your Hand immediately, and carry it z>?, in order to dire6l 

 your Horfe by your outward Rein j taking always care to- 

 fupport the Croupe with your outward Leg diredlly over- 

 againft, and about two Feet diftant from the Wall : Bend 

 your Horfe to the Way he goes, and draw back the Shoulder 

 that is in with your inner Rein, becaufe the outward Leg- 

 being carried with more-e»*e over the inner Leg by means of 

 the outward Rein, the Horfe will crofs and bring one Leg 

 over the other, the Shoulders vt^ill go before the Croupe, you 

 will narrow him behind, and confequently put him upon his 

 Haunches. 



You ought to be careful at the lame time, and fee that 

 your Horfe never falfiiies or quits the Line, either in advan- 

 cing or going backward. — If he preffes forward, fupport him 

 with your Hand ; if he hangs back, fupport him with your 



3 Legs, 



