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lock of the mane close to the crest, 

 the hairs passing down through the 

 hand, the thumb uppermost. 



With the right hand grasp the 

 pommel of the saddle, the fingers 

 under the tree, the thumb extended 

 towards the ground. 



Leave the ground with a spring and 

 take the weight of the body upon the 

 arms until the fork is level with the 

 withers of the horse, resting a moment 

 in this position. 



Carry the right leg over, and sink 

 quietly into the saddle. 



Eelease the holds upon the mane 

 and the pommel. 



To those who have never tried it, 

 this movement appears to be difficult. 



It is, in fact, very easy, and should 



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