advance at the moment they come on the ground. In the canter to the left, the left legs do this.

To teach a horse to canter on the off fore, we ought to close both legs, carry both hands to the left, and feel the off reins a little stronger than the near reins.^[1] In this way we put the weight on the near shoulder, without bringing to the left the head, which should always remain straight, with the end of the muzzle slightly inclined to the right.

As soon as a horse has learned to keep in a good position, he should be put into movement. The hind quarters, which act the part of a propeller, ought to push and carry the fore hand forward. To bring the hocks under the body, I increase the effect of the legs, while pressing equally with them, Finally, I use a stronger pressure with my left leg, and I carry it a little further back than my right one.^[2]

If the horse has some "go" in him, the effect of the legs will be sufficient to send him up to the hands (bridle). At this moment, I raise my hands while feeling the reins, and I profit by the impulse given by the legs, to raise the horse, while preventing him extending himself and breaking into a trot. If the horse is sluggish, we should prolong and increase the action of the legs, and if need be, we should use the spurs.

Under these conditions, it is difficult for the horse not to lead off with the off fore. It may however happen that he leads off with the near fore, or trots. In either case, I stop him as quickly as possible, and I replace him in the position I have previously described. I then begin again, and continue