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PRINCIPLES OF 



P. VI. 



that the croupe does not work faster than the 

 shoulders, by which the horse would not be 

 able to advance ; and that the balance is pre- 

 served without leaning the body outward. 



If the horse advance over his line (if the 

 reins are of a proper length), the operation 

 of the hand is not sufficiently strong, there- 

 fore brace the tendons of the fingers, which 

 will cause the sensation or appui to be 

 stronger. 



Should the horse retreat from his lines, 

 the hand may be too strong, therefore ease 

 the fingers, and close both legs, to bring him 

 to his ground. 



Should you perceive the shoulders gain on 

 the croupe, you need not move your hands, 

 if they are properly placed, but keeping them 

 perfectly steady, turn your body a little out- 

 ward, which is the contrary way to which the 

 horse is working. This will stay the shoul- 

 ders while the croupe comes up. 



