CHAPTER VII.

THE WALK.

The movements of the horse in walking.--A good walk is a certain basis for perfection in other gaits.--A lady's horse should be especially trained to walk well.--Every change in the walk, as turning, backing, and stopping, should be well learned, before attempting to ride in a faster gait.--The walk is a gait more especially desirable for some ladies.--The advance, the turn, the stop, the reining back, in the walk.--Remarks on the reining back. 181