THE SEAT 



riders do slouch, this fault would 

 not be mentioned. The right 

 way is to sit straight, with the 

 head up and the chin in, and 

 maintain the body with a supple- 

 ness that suggests grace, ease and 

 experience. The rider w^ill then 

 feel at home on his horse bcause 

 he is at home on him. 



At home on the horse! To ride 

 well! To tell how these two ends 

 and all they mean may be 

 attained is the purpose of this 

 little book. It will best fulfill its 

 mission by emphasizing at all 

 times gentle bearing, a graceful 

 appearance and a genial person- 

 ality in riding. This noble exer- 

 cise is truly a fine art and is 

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