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PRINCIPLES OF 



P. VII. 



inclination, or the equilibrium of both will be 

 disturbed, and the man will lose the power to 

 retain his seat. 



This exercise of the Circle confirms the 

 equilibrium and unity of the man and horse. 



Commence the Circle to the right, by lead- 

 ing off the horse with the inward rein, so that 

 you can see the inward eye ; and support 

 the horse with the outward leg, to keep his 

 haunches under him. 



The direction already given, that the in- 

 ward rein is to be lower than the outward 

 one, should be particularly attended to, when 

 riding with the snaffle. 



Here, besides keeping up a proper corres- 

 pondence in the hand, supporting the action, 

 and regulating the time, your eye is to mark 

 the ground your horse is to work on; and 

 your aids for that purpose are to be smooth 

 and delicate, that the action or time may not 

 be interrupted. 



