MODERN RIDING. 



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trot is performed by the two feet that lead, 

 and mark the time, one ; and that the feet 

 that mark the time, two, finish the cadence, 

 #nd should complete the stop. 



To give variety and information, the rider 

 should occasionally alter the cadence or mea- 

 sure of the action, by strengthening the hand, 

 and keeping up a sufficient degree of anima- 

 tion, to prevent the horse from stopping. 

 Then again he should give him liberty, and 

 proceed with the same spirit as before. Now 

 he may make a stop : then rein him back 

 two or three steps, keeping the horse so united 

 and animated, that the instant the hand may 

 give him liberty, he advances as rapidly 

 again. 



The pupil by thus exerting himself, and 

 progressively aiming from one degree of ex- 

 cellence to another, till he can ride a spirited 

 horse to the height of his animation, will 

 strengthen his seat, get the true balance of 

 body, and learn the operation, effect, and 

 power of the hand. 



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