MODERN RIDING. 12? 



rather upwards and towards the body. This, 

 as well as all other aids of the hands, must be 

 done smoothly, avoiding all jerks or sudden 

 motions. 



The instant the action commences, the 

 hand receives and regulates it. If too rapid, 

 it is checked by strengthening the hand ; — if 

 too slow, by easing the fingers, and more 

 animation ;— if not sufficiently united, by col- 

 lecting the reins, and raising the head. 



The beginning is always moderate. The 

 rider sits close to the saddle, not rising nor 

 standing in the stirrups; and he keeps the 

 hands up in their proper situation, steady and 

 pliant, preserving a due correspondence, and 

 just appui. 



As the horse moves on in the trot, the body 

 of the rider should incline a little backwards, 

 and the whole figure must be pliant, partak- 

 ing of, and accompanying, the movements of 

 the horse. 



