20 HO IV TO RIDE 



rest, nor is the momentary stop to be 

 observed. 



To Dismount. 



Seize the mane and pommel as in 

 mounting. Bear the weight npon the 

 straio^htened arms as the rioht lecj is 

 brought over to the left side. Hold the 

 body for a moment perpendicularly to the 

 side of the horse, the whole weifj^ht beino' 

 supported by the two arms. 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. 



