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to the oft' side, and twist a lock of the mane round the 

 thumb or fore-finger of the left hand, which then closes 

 vipon the reins. Take the right foot out of the stirrup ; 

 place the right hand upon the right side of the pommel ; 

 and, supporting the weight of the body upon the right 

 liand and left foot, bring the right leg gently over the 

 hind quarters, the right hand seizing the cantle as the 

 body descends on the near side. 



