MODERN RIDING. T(S 



very distressing to him, were it for a con- 

 tinuance. 



To direct and turn a horse in those ex- 

 tended paces requires neither art nor deli- 

 cacy. The horse should obey the pressure, 

 which must be given forcibly, in proportion 

 to the pull or support he takes from you. 

 Where he does not readily obey the pressure, 

 you assist and compel him by pulling the 

 rein of the side to which you wish to turn, as 

 before explained. 



This extension of the horse and your ina- 

 bility to stop him at the instant, shows the 

 impropriety of such riding on the road near 

 town ; and that when in the field it is neces- 

 sary that you carry your eyes well forward, 

 to be aware of pulling your horse together in 

 time whenever you have occasion either to 

 stop or change your direction ; for a horse, 

 when extended, requires considerable space 

 to turn in. Should you neglect this cau- 

 tion,, the horse may precipitate himself and 

 you into imminent danger ; or, checking him- 



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