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PRINCIPLES OF 



P. VI. 



those delicate sensations of the fingers, inse- 

 parable from a good hand, it enlivens the 

 mouth, lightens the appui, animates the horse, 

 and raises the action. 



The corresponding position of the body 

 (as has been described in the gallop with the 

 croupe in), is the right hip advanced, the 

 thigh turned inward, &c. But as the side 

 action of the horse is more liable to disturb 

 the balance than the gallop, be sure to keep 

 the body upright, steady, square to the same 

 front as the horse, and dressing to the right. 



As to the legs, press with the calf of the 

 left leg to make the horse place his haunches 

 in the proper direction, cross his legs, and 

 answer the leading rein. Stretch also the right 

 leg down, and brace the muscles firm. 



The eye must always traverse the ground 

 the horse is to work on. 



In this movement, then, the right rein leads, 

 and the left leg presses, and obliges the horse 



