HORSEBACK RIDING 



This is common, but it is not good 

 form. 



Many agile riders pride them- 

 selves on dismounting in another 

 manner, thus: Both feet are 

 taken from the stirrups and both 

 hands placed at the front of the 

 saddle. By means of a spring 

 from the wrists, the saddle and 

 horse are cleared, the rider land- 

 ing on his feet near the horse. 

 One may dismount on either side 

 as he chooses, but in any case 

 keep hold on the reins with the 

 hand that is resting on the 

 withers. 



Another simple method of dis- 

 mounting is to bring the right leg 

 over the front of the saddle to the 

 left side and then jump down. 



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