CONTENTS. 



PART I. 



PAGE 



Introduction 11 



The Framework of the Horse 12 



The Influence of the Saddle on the Seat 15 



Seats 20 



The Jockey's Saddle and Seat ... 23 



The Hunting Seat 24 



Road-Riding 26 



The Military Seat 29 



PART II. 



"First Lessons " 35 



Mounting 36 



" The Rise " in the Stirrups 40 



Dismounting 42 



Ladies' Riding 44 



Leaping 52 



Hints to Beginners 54 



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