HORSEBACK RIDING 



ing the proper length of stirrups 

 are as follows: 



First. When the leg is ex- 

 tended the stirrup should hang 

 opposite the ankle joint when the 

 leg is extended downwards. 



Second. When the leg is ex- 

 tended, raise the toes as much as 

 possible and adjust the stirrup 

 strap so that the ball of the foot 

 will rest in the stirrup at the 

 height to which the toes are 

 raised. 



Third. When the ball of the 

 foot is in the stirrup, the rider 

 can, keeping his ankle still bent, 

 so raise himself as just to clear 

 the saddle. 



Fourth. Before mounting put 

 the stirrup under the arm-pit and 

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