DISMOUNTING. 



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alight on the ground, with the right foot to the left front of 

 the animal's near shoulder (Fig. 180), and remove the left 

 foot from the stirrup. The right hand is placed on the front 

 of the off flap, in preference to placing it on the pommel, 



Fig. 179. Preparing to dismount. 



both for safety's sake, in the event of the horse making any 

 violent or unexpected movement, and to avoid the risk of 

 causing the saddle to shift its position. I have taken for 

 granted that the rider is at least of average height. It looks 



