Cavalry Manual Diagrams

Here's a couple of diagrams about hand and leg control

(From Left to Right) Bearing Rein, Leading Rein, Opposition Rein, Indirect Opposition 1, Indirect opposition 2. The Solid arrows show the direction of the horse's movement in response to the controls.

Leg Control

Text: "Position of rider in 1, the so-called conventional or classic seat; 2, balanced seat at slow gait; 3 balanced seat at fast gait; S: line of stirrup. G: The approximate line of gravity."

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Gilmore's Horse Trainer Page-September 10, 2001