26 MOUNTING. 



still remains on the withers) with the 

 mane, and firmly grasp mane and rein. 



These preliminaries may be termed "Pre- 

 paring to mount" 



N.JB. The rider stands in the same 

 position as in No. 1 ; but with his 

 right hand ready to descend to the 

 stirrup. 



No. 4. Let the right hand descend to and 

 seize the stirrup, turning the person 

 on the left foot, at the same time, to 

 the right and the left side to the horse, 

 facing his rear : this position enables 

 an active spring into the saddle. Put 

 the left foot into the stirrup, and place 

 the right hand on, and grasp the 

 cantle of the saddle. 



N.B. The rider now stands, with 

 his left hand holding the mane and 

 rein upon the withers, his left foot in 

 the stirrup, and his right hand holding 

 the cantle of the saddle, ready to 



No. 5. Spring up with the right foot from 

 the ground, aided by both hands 



