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rope — in which case there must be a head- 

 stall on — but, nine times out of ten, that 

 is quite unnecessary, as the war-bridle 

 has the effect of keeping even a fidgety 

 horse standing still, until he is ordered to 

 move. 



If he takes no notice of this first 

 attempt, you can get down and repeat it 

 a few times,' because each point must 

 be solidly gained before we attempt a 

 new one. At last, when you judge him 

 pretty safe, jump up as before on the 

 withers, and slowly, and without any fuss, 

 get your right leg over the saddle, when 

 you can work your way back into it. 

 This mode gives you the great advantage 

 that you can at any moment regain the 

 ground in safety, and it enables you to 



