2 HOW TO RIDE 



to the crest of the neck, turning the 

 thumb uppermost. 



Else in the stirrup, aided by both 

 hands, until the left leg is straightened ; 

 carry over the right leg, and sink into 

 the saddle. 



When the seat is obtained release the 

 holds upon the mane and pommel, and 

 pass the reins into the left hand. 



After the left hand has seized the 

 mane the horse cannot prevent the 

 rider reaching his seat ; and the rider 

 firmly establishes himself before he 

 withdraws the support of either hand. 



There is no diflSculty, for one who 

 is not infirm, to mount in this way, 

 and the only objection that can be 

 made to it, so far as I can see, is that 

 by a ^* cow-kick " the man standing at 



