28 MOUNTING. 



Thus by six progressive actions as above, the 

 rider mounts ; but these must be strictly and 

 habitually performed by him, with all the grace 

 of elegant horsemanship, whenever mounting 

 (and likewise dismounting) in quick time, 

 without the riding-school pauses between 

 each motion. The whole system of mounting 

 may be thus comprised : 



1st, Seize the bridle-rein on the withers. 



2ndly, Draw up the rein. 



3rdly, Throw over the end, and fill the left 

 hand with the mane. 



4thly, Put the left foot in the stirrup, and 

 the right hand on the cantle. 



5thly, Spring up erect in the left stirrup. 



6thly, Throw over the right leg, and sit 

 down in the saddle. 



The rider having mounted should at once 

 assume the proper position on horseback, 

 which is an erect, elegant, and above all, an 

 easy one. But it will be more progressive 

 and necessary, to commence with instructions 

 of the use of the bridle for the immediate 

 security of the rider and horse ; and in the 



