22 HOW TO RIDE 



III. 



From this position, place the palms 

 of the hands upon the rump of the horse, 

 and, performing a movement similar to 

 the above, come into the saddle faced to 

 the front. 



HANDS AND LEGS. 



The horse is propelled by the hind- 

 quarters, and the movements are directed 

 by the fore-hand. The legs of the rider 

 act upon the croup, and by their pressure 

 bring forward those forces ; the hand 

 restrains the forces of the fore-hand, 

 and collects and guides all. When the 

 forces of the croup are brought for- 



