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Instructor must remember, however, that, though he should 

 follow the general rules in fitting the stirrups, a great deal 

 depends on whether the rider has a thin flat thigh or the 

 reverse ; a man with a thick thigh requires slightly shorter 

 stirrups, otherwise, when the horse is in motion and the 

 muscles are brought into play, he will not have a proper hold 

 of the stirrup." 



