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THE START 



In learning to ride much de- 

 pends on making the right kind 

 of start. If there is fear of a horse, 

 overcome this fear. Next get 

 astride of the horse, even though 

 riding is not to be done at the first 

 trial. Learn how it feels to be 

 on a horse. 



Choose for the first lessons a 

 horse that is quiet, and for the 

 first lessons do not be ashamed 

 of using one that is really aged. 

 A restive and excitable horse of- 

 ten lessens, instead of improves, 

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