Caution.—Second Practice.
| "One" | On the word "One" raise the hands in front of the body, at the full extent of the arms, and in a line with the mouth, palms meeting, but without noise, thumbs close to the forefingers. |
| "Two" | On the word "Two," separate the hands smartly, throwing them well back, slanting downwards, palms turned slightly upward. |
| "One" "Two" | On the word "One," resume the first position above described, and so on, sitting down on the saddle without any attempt, in resuming the first position, to rise. |
| "Three" | On the word "Three," smartly resume the position of Attention. |
In this practice the second motion may be continued without repeating the words "One," "Two," by giving the order "Continue the Motion:" on the word "Steady," the second position is at once resumed, the rider remaining in that position, head well up, chin in, and chest thrown out, on the word "Three," resuming the position of Attention.
Caution.—Third Practice.
| "One" | On the word "One," raise the hands, with the fists clenched, in front of the body, at the full extent of the arms, and in line with the mouth, thumbs upwards, fingers touching. |
| "Two" | On the word "Two," separate the hands smartly, throwing the arms back in line with the shoulders, back of the hands downwards. |
| Three" | On the word "Three," swing the arms round as quickly as possible from front to rear. |
| "Steady" | On the word "Steady," resume the second position. |
| "Four" | On the word "Four," let the arms fall smartly to the position of Attention. |
Caution.—Fourth Practice.
| "One" | On the word "One," lean back until the back of the head touches the horse's quarter, but moving the legs as little as possible. |
| "Two" | On the word "Two," resume the original position. |
Caution.—Fifth Practice.
| "One" | On the word "One," lean down to the left side and touch the left foot with the left hand without, however, drawing up the foot to meet the hand. |
| "Two" | On the word "Two," resume the original position. |
The same practice should also be done to the right reaching down as far as possible, but without drawing the left heel up and back.