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Drop gently to the ground at the 

 shoulder of the horse. This may be 

 done at the gallop, by avoiding the 

 momentary rest and coming down 

 prepared to take a few steps with the 

 horse, after which the holds upon the 

 mane and pommel should be released. 



General Exercises, 



I. 



From the seat, grasping each side of 

 the fore-part of the saddle, bear the 

 weight of the body upon the extended 

 arms, turning the balanced body first 

 one way and then the other. 



II. 



From the seat, grasping each side of 

 the fore-part of the saddle, throw the 



