2 BOW TO RIDE 



the mane in the left hand, close to the 

 crest of the neck, turning the thumb 

 uppermost. 



Eise 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 tlie rider firmly 

 establishes himself before he withdraws 

 the support of either hand. 



There is no ditficultv, for one wlio is 

 not infirm, to mount in this wav, and the 

 only objection that can be made to it, so 

 far as I can see, is that by a '' cow-kick " 



