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of bringing the horse's legs more under him. [See Plate 

 XIV.) 



The hand gallop is a pace between the canter and the 

 extended gallop or run. 



The position of the horse in galloping, always calls 

 for a corresponding one from the rider ; for instance, if 

 the horse leads with the right side, the rider's leg on that 

 side will be more advanced than the left, and the inside 

 of the thigh will be closer to the saddle ; consequently 

 the other thigh will be turned a httle outward, and the 

 leg further to the rear.* The hips and upper part of the 

 body are affected in like manner. 



The degree and kind of motion depend upon the posi- 

 tion and action of the horse. For instance, if the action 

 is high with little stride, the rider's motion will be verti- 

 cal ; on the contrary, if forward with a long stride, hori- 

 zontal. 



The rider, while galloping, should, from time to time, 

 glance the eye upon the ground the horse is about to 

 pass over. 



Section VIII. — Starts, Turns, Stops, 

 To start from a halt, to a gallop, upon the circle, the 



* The rider necessarily deviates from this position (the left 

 leg being closer and more advanced than the right) vv^hen using 

 the sabre to the right or right rear ; but the aids of the left leg 

 and the bridle hand must be applied, lest this counteraction 

 swerve the horse from the true direction, or change his step. 



