LESSON I. 



ON THE MAKAGEMENT OF THE SNAFFLE BRIDLE, WITH THE 

 REINS IN ONE HAND, AND HAVING THE USE OF THE 

 STIRRUPS. 



The snaffle should be placed in the mouth of the horse 

 so as not to wrinkle the corners ; and the saddle should 

 be fixed one hand's breadth backwards from the edge 

 of tlie bladebone. 



DIRECTIONS FOR MOUNTING. 



Stand opposite to the near fore-foot of the horse ; place 

 the left hand on the neck near to the withers, having 

 the back of the hand to the horse's head, and the reins 

 lying in front of the hand. Take up the reins with the 

 right hand, put the little finger of the left hand between 

 them, and draw them through until you feel the mouth 

 of the horse : turn the remainder of the reins along the 

 inside of the left hand, let it fall over the fore-finger 

 on the off side, and place the thumb upon the reins. 



