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MOUNTING 



One should learn to mount from 

 either side of his horse. Most 

 riders prefer the left side as a gen- 

 eral thing, but one's education is 

 not complete until he is able to 

 mount from the right side as well 

 as from the left side. 



Before mounting speak a few 

 words to the horse. You have 

 walked up to him in a quiet w^ay 

 and are full of anticipation and 

 confidence yourself; let the horse 

 be made to feel the same. A f ew^ 

 gentle pats on the neck and face 

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