HORSEBACK RIDING 



and fingers grasping the pommel 

 of the saddle. This completes 

 the position for making the 

 mount. 



Make a springing leap, partly 

 supporting yourself with the left 

 leg and foot already in place in 

 the left stirrup. As the ascent 

 is made, the right leg is thrown 

 well over the horse's back with- 

 out bending the knee, and then 

 drops downw^ard on the other 

 side, the body assumes an even 

 posture, the right hand is released 

 of its hold, the right foot is placed 

 in its stirrup, and the reins are 

 quickly grasped by both hands 

 or adjusted in the left — and the 

 act of mounting reaches its com- 

 pletion. 



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