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WESTERN GRAZING GROUNDS AND FOREST RANGES 



clined to stand, his forward lurch will set you into the 

 saddle all the easier. By this method of mounting you 

 are in command of the horse at all times, and do not 

 have to let go with the right hand just at '. the critical 



An Awkward Way to Mount. 



time, as is the case when a man mounts with one hand 

 on the horn and one on the cantle. 



In dismounting as a preliminary learn to always draw 

 your left foot back in the stirrup so as to leave only the 

 toe in it. This will save you from being dragged some 



