MOUNTING. 



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avoided, because, apart from its not being very grace- 

 ful, it is apt to disarrange the position of the saddle, 

 by pulling it to the near side, and the animal would 



Fig. 69. Dismounting without help. 



then be liable to get a sore back, especially if he had 

 to go through a long day with hounds. 



Mounting from a block, low wall, or other suitable 

 object, may be done without help, if the animal is 

 " confidential " and accustomed to the work. If a man 



