MODERN RIDING. 97 



To give a horse both spurs properly the 

 rider must change the posture of his legs, and, 

 bending his knee, strike him with them at 

 once, as quick and firmly as he can. 



When, however, the whip or spurs are 

 applied two or three times sharply to restive 

 horses without effect, desist, and try other 

 methods. 



Some horses disregard the whip, but fly at 

 the spurs : others disregard the spurs, and 

 are terrified at the whip : the rider conse- 

 quently will apply that which is most likely to 

 produce the desired effect. 



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