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loose end is passed to the rear between the flap and 

 the leather, and immediately beneath the spring bar. 



The following is a very useful plan for causing a 

 stirrup iron to remain at right angles to the side of the 

 horse, in case the rider's foot comes out, so then he may 

 readily " pick " the stirrup iron up again. Twist the 



Fisf. 33. 



stirrup leather in the direction the hands of a clock 

 proceed, if on the near side, and vice versa, until it is 

 pretty well shortened ; then pull it hard down (see Fig. 33) 

 and let it go. On regaining its natural position, the 

 leather will be found to have received a twist which will 

 keep the iron at right angles to the horse's side. An 



