CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



HORSEMANSHIP. 

 How to Hold the Reins — 



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With one hand ...... 



With both hands 



To shorten Reins when held in both hands . . . . 3 



Double Reins in one hand ...... c 



,, both hands c 



To change Reins from both hands to one hand ... 6 



MiHtary style _ 



Putting on a slipknot iq 



To Mount — 



When standing still j j 



Without Stirrups j. 



'* Getting a leg up " j 



During movement 



To Dismount — 



At rest ... . 

 16 



During movement 



The Seat — 



Length of the Stirrups 



Bumping up and down ..... 20 



At Slow Canter ... 



20 



At the Gallop 



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