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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. 



Release the liolds 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 be ac- 

 complished after a few trials by any one 

 who is active enough to undertake riding. 

 It should be performed at the walk, at the 

 trot, and at the gallop. At the gallop 

 care must be taken not to carry the body 

 over too much in putting the right leg 

 across the horse, nor need the body be 

 carried so hig-h as when the horse is at 



