MODERN RIDING. 



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CHAP. III. 



or spurs. 



When the pupil has learned to preserve his 

 proper Seat and Balance in the several turn- 

 ings and paces of the horse, and has acquired 

 a knowledge of the Aids of the hand and legs, 

 he may be permitted to ride with Spurs. 



When it is necessary to use the Spurs, in 

 order to urge the horse to action, they should 

 be applied three or four inches behind the 

 the girth, as low as the legs can reach, and 

 with the lightest touch that will effect the 

 purpose. 



