HORSEBACK RIDING 



instead of greater ease, and more 

 power coming to the hands, the 

 reverse is true. Spreading elbows 

 are, therefore, to be avoided. 



As one rides more and more he 

 uses his hands w^ith greater ease 

 and therefore w^ith more free- 

 dom. The hands acquire a dex- 

 terity, or '*hghtness," w^hich 

 accompHshment is really a firm- 

 ness of the hands that enables the 

 skillful rider to direct his mount 

 w^ith such sensitive touch as to 

 give absolute control of every 

 movement. 



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