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the same place, namely, on the part of the 

 horse's back where there is least motion, 

 and where nature intends the Aveio-ht to be 



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carried. The positions of the riders' hands 

 and feet are different in their respective 

 cases, as will be hereafter explained, but 

 for purjDoses of instruction the actual seats 

 are identical. It is therefore very strongly 

 held that, for whatever kind of riding a 

 pupil may be preparing, his best and surest 

 course is to pass carefully through the 

 regulation exercises, and thus lay what 

 has already been described as the best 

 foundation. 



Ladies too, should be taught these 

 exercises, for no other system will give 

 them the same mastery over their horses, 

 or the same gracefulness and safety on 

 horseback. If a lady be sent out to ride 

 without having been perfectly instructed 

 in the use of the aids, and without the 

 practice . which cannot well be obtained 

 except in a good riding school, she is 

 placed in a position of danger, and the risk 

 is still greater if there be any uncertainty 

 about the trainino; of her horse. The 

 advice given on the training of horses, 

 driving, stables, and other matters, is 



