MODERN RIDING. 



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ing a regular time, by putting the foot flat to 

 the ground. 



If the horse's head is not supported, he not 

 only carries himself slovenly, but does not 

 raise the foot sufficiently to put it out flat, 

 and he therefore shortens his step, and is 

 liable to touch with his toe. If, on the con- 

 trary, the head is supported too high, he 

 cannot put his foot out, and the step will also 

 be shortened and retarded. In this situation, 

 should the rider animate the horse to quicken 

 his step, or put out his foot, he would break 

 time, and go into the trot. 



Thus if you do not support the horse suffi- 

 ciently, his head will be low, and his walk 

 slovenly. If you support him too much, you 

 will shorten his step so that he cannot walk 

 freely. If you do not animate him, he will 

 not exert himself. If you animate him too 

 much, he will trot. 



If the horse trots when you design him to 

 walk, check him immediately, and examine 



