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boy among those of light weight that can best
regulate these degrees is generally chosen to
lead the gallop—that is, he goes first out of the
stable and first returns.

“‘ In the time of long exercise, this is the first
brushing gallop. A brushing gallop means that
the horses are nearly at full speed before it is
over, and it is commonly made at last rather up
hill. Having all pulled up, the horses stand
for two or three minutes to recover their wind:
tney then leisurely descend the hill, and take a
long walk; after which they are brought to
water. But in this, as in everything else (at
least as soon as long exercise begins), everything
is measured tothem. The boy counts the num-
ber of times the horse swallows when he drinks,
and allows him to take no more gulps than the
groom orders; the fewest in the hardest exer-
cise, and one horse more or less than another,
according to the judgment of the groom. After
watering, a genile gallop is taken, and after that
another walk of considerable length; to which