6 HOW TO EIDE 



often been said that this desired 

 lightness of touch is a rare gift, wholly 

 denied to strong men. But if a man 

 have a seat that is independent of any 

 support from the reins, he may acquire 

 a light touch upon the mouth of the 

 horse as readily as he may make a fine 

 stroke with a pen. 



As I have said, each man has a seat 

 pecuHar to himself, and that will be 

 his seat for aU purposes, whether in the 

 field, upon the road, or in the school. 



It will be obtained in the following 

 manner : — 



After having reached the saddle, 

 disengage the left foot from the stirrup. 

 Then bearing the weight of the body 

 upon the buttocks, make the inner 

 sides of the thigh, from the knee up, 



