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draw them through the hollow of that hand till the horse's 

 mouth is felt, and throw the ends of the rein over the neck 

 to the off side. In the illustration the rider is represented, as 

 in the case of mounting with stirrups, with a lock of the mane 



MOrXTIXG WITHOUT STIRRUPS — SECOND TOSITIOX. 



twisted round the fore-finger and thumb, but it is preferable 

 to grasp the pommel with the left and the cantle with the 

 right hand. Spring well from the ground into position 

 No. 2, raising the body by the strength of the arms and 

 wrists, dwelling there for one moment only to preserve the 



