HORSEBACK RIDING 



do this. As you pass up toward 

 the head of the stall, a gentle pat 

 or two is in order. 



You now loosen the halter 

 strap or remove the halter alto- 

 gether and put on the bridle. The 

 saddle may be placed on the 

 horse and the girths attached 

 while the horse stands in the stall 

 or the act of saddling may be 

 completed elsewhere. The horse 

 then is backed out and led to any 

 place convenient for mounting, 

 or he is disposed of for the mo- 

 ment as best serves the conveni- 

 ence of the person bringing him 

 out. 



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