CHAPTER IX.. The Canter.

THE CANTER.

Leading with the right foot, with the left foot.--The rapid gallop.--The canter.--The true canter.--To commence the canter; position of the rider, and management of the horse.--To canter with the right leg leading.--To canter with the left leg leading.--To determine with which leg the horse is leading in the canter.--To change from the trot to the canter.--To turn in the canter, to the right, to the left.--Management of the horse while making a turn in the canter.--To stop in the canter.--Remarks concerning position in the canter. 221