MODERN RIDING, 



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beats of the hind. In these Gallops, it would 

 be highly imprudent to circle, or turn, but on 

 a very large scale. 



Begin, therefore, in a medium way, nei- 

 ther too rapid nor too slow. Be sure to 

 keep the hands up, rather above than below 

 the elbow, and quite steady, that you may 

 feel the cadence of every step, and the sup- 

 port your hand gives. If you feel the action 

 declining, correct it instantly, before worse 

 disorder takes place, by an animating touch 

 of the fingers, the leg, or the tongue. The 

 hand first discovers any disorder or relin- 

 quishment going to take place, and conse- 

 quently is the first to correct it. 



Horses, when broke, in many instances, 

 discover the inefficacy of the rider's hand, 

 particularly in the gallop round the riding 

 house. If the hand be not attentive, the 

 horse will break his ground at the ends : he 

 will not only evade filling the corners, but 

 will circle without going to the extent of the 



