LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

1. Leading a horse forward 41

2. Jaw contracted 45

3. Jaw and bit free 47

4. Going forward when mobilising the lower jaw, so as to prevent the horse getting behind his bit 49

5. Muzzle on a line with upper part of shoulder 51

6. Correct preparation for direct flexion 55

7. Preparation for Baucher's direct flexion 55

8. Incorrect and frequently employed flexion 57

9. Lowering the head—a faulty practice 57

10. „ „ „ 59

11. Direct flexion when going forward 59

12. Baucher's flexion when mounted 63

13. Correct flexion when mounted 64

14. Exaggerated example of Baucher's incorrect flexion 65

15. Proper way to mount 67

16. Equal tension on all four reins 71

17. Action of the curb 71

18. Action of the snaffle 71

19. Action of the off curb rein 73

20. Action of the near curb rein 73