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When a rider by any chance is removed from 

 his seat, he naturally uses every endeavour to 

 get properly placed in it again, which he must 

 do by opening his limbs, and pressing himself 

 down in his saddle ; but if he leans forward, 

 crouches and clings with his knees and legs, 

 and even with his hands, he will be the sooner 

 dismounted; for the jerk, and every other 

 motion of the horse lifting him up, this mode 

 of proceeding will keep him so, till becoming 

 confused, like Dr. Slop, he loses his presence 

 of mind, loses his bridle, loses his seat, and off 

 he slides. Stooping the body forward is at all 

 times the readiest means of being dismounted. 



GENERAL REMARKS. 



In riding on horseback, great and habitual 

 care must be observed, as has already been re- 

 peated, never to check or tug the bridle-reins, 

 but gradually draw them, when tightness is 

 requisite, and hold them firmly. A horse is 

 exceedingly attentive to sight, sound, and 

 touch, therefore, jerking, or suddenly checking 



