ck on the near side, the off rein will consequently act on
the horse's neck, and the left leg be pressed close against the near
side; so that all the necessary aids for effecting her object, are
performed by one natural and easy movement.

The aids of the whip, on one side, correspond with those of the leg, on
the other: they are not only used in the manner we have already
mentioned, when the rider wishes her horse to advance, or increase his
pace, but also in clearing a corner, &c. If the lady be desirous of
turning to the left, she may materially aid the operation of the hand,
which directs the fore-parts of the horse to the near side, by pressing
him with her stirrup leg, so as to throw his croup in some degree to the
right, and thereby place it in a more proper position to follow the
direction of his shoulders. In turning to the right, the whip may be
made equally useful by driving out his croup to the left. The power of
these aids, especially that of the whip, should be increased as
circumstances require. The aid which is sufficient for some horses, may
not be powerful enough by half for others: and even with, the same
animal, while the slightest pressure will produce the desired effect in
some cases, a moderate, or, even, a rather severe, lash with the whip is
necessary in others.

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SOOTHINGS, ANIMATIONS, &c.

The voice and the hand, the leg, and the whole body, may be employed to
soothe and encourage. High-mettled or fretful horses, it is often
necessary to soothe, and timid ones to encourage. A spirited animal is
frequently impatient when first mounted, or, if a horse or a carriage
pass him at a quick rate; and some horses are even so ardent and
animated, as to be unpleasant to ride when with others. In either of
these cases, the rider should endeavour to soothe her horse, by speaking
to him in a calm, gentle tone. She should suffer the whip to be as
motionless as possible, and take even more than usual care that its lash
do not touch the flank. Her seat should be easy, her leg still, and her
bridle-hand steady. The bit should not be made to press on the horse's
mouth with greater severity than is necessary to maintain the rider's
command; and, as the horse gradually subsides from his animation, its
bearing should be proportionately relaxed. The perfection of soothing
consists in the rider's sitting so entirely still and easy, as not to
add in the least to the horse's animation;--at th