HOW rO RIDE 



overset by a forward movement ; 

 and this danger is greatly in- 

 creased after the foot is put into 

 the stirrup. 



2. The left hand, entangled and held 



in the hairs of the mane, cannot 

 use the reins. 



3. The drag upon the can tie of the 



saddle must, in all cases, disturb 

 its position, and may cause it to 

 turn. 



4. The risfht arm fastened to the cantle 



of the saddle prevents the right 

 leg passing over the back of the 

 horse. 



5. To pass the right leg over the horse 



the right arm must be removed, 

 thus taking away the principal 

 brace of tlie body at the most 



