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PRINCIPLES OF 



P. VI. 



Section II. — Of Bending. 



To bend the horse's head to the right or to 

 the left, the pupil shortens his inward rein, 

 and holds it with a firm, but light hand ; sup- 

 porting his horse at the same time with the 

 outward leg and rein. 



If these Aids be properly applied, the 

 horse will readily yield to them, and bend in 

 the degree required, which commences from 

 the poll of the neck, and turns the head so that 

 the rider can see the horse's inward eye. 



Section III. — Of Shoulder-in. 



The Shoulder-in is a greater degree of the 

 Bend. 



Till a proficiency in this, and in head and 

 croupe to the wall, called the keys of the 

 manege, are acquired, a person is but indif- 



