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Coming to the Whip 6 



A good Saddle 13 



A properly fitted Curb-chain . . .... . 16 



Flexion of the Jaw — using the Curb . . . ... . . . . . 22 



Lowering the Head 26 



Punishment in case of Kesistance 27 



"Pulling the Hands steadily Apart" 33 



To Bend the Neck to Eight or Left, with the Reins below the Bits . 34 



Getting the Horse " Light in Hand " 35 



Pulling on the Right Rein 36 



Moving the Croup one step to the Right 39 



Getting a Horse accustomed to Skirts 42 



Showing Reins in Left Hand 43 



Advancing at touch of Heel 44 



Stopping at touch of Whip on Back 45 



The Walk (Colt in Training) 46 



> Bending the Neck to Right and Left 49 



Moving the Croup with the Heel and Whip 53 



Guiding Bridlewise (Turning to the Right) 56 



The Canter . 65 



Ordinary Pirouette 71 



Going on "Deux Pistes" 72 



The Passage 73 



Backing . 76 



Reins in Hand . . <. 77 



