MODERN RIDING. 



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apt to do, when they first take the reins in 

 one hand. The right arm should hang in an 

 easy and natural position by the side, with 

 the hand by the side of the thigh ; or holding 

 the whip it may be situate a little lower than 

 the left, not to obstruct the operation of the 

 bridle. 



Section VIII. — Of the Management of the Curb. 



The Curb requires a light hand in the ma- 

 nagement. It is necessary to feel and ease 

 the reins in the degree suitable to the indivi- 

 dual horse. Some horses require rather a 

 firmer feel than others, and most* have some 

 peculiarity, which experienced horsemen dis- 

 cover and turn to account. 



The pupil cannot be too deeply impressed 

 with the necessity of a constant attention 

 to the proper management of the Curb, by 

 means of which a correspondence is kept up 

 between the mouth of the horse and the hand 



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