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Introduction 11

CHAPTER I.

Mounting—Dismounting—The position on horseback—Manner of holding the reins 22

CHAPTER II.

Exercises of pupils in private lessons—Words of command—Walking—Turning to the right or left—Voltes and reversed Voltes—Trotting 38

CHAPTER III.

Classes—Successive and individual movements—The gallop—Leaping—Suggestions for riding on the road 51

CHAPTER IV.

Resistances of the horse 66