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then closes firmly on the bit reins, the 

 bridoon rein being in front of the bit reins, 

 over the forefinger, and the right hand 

 assumes its proper position behind the 

 thigh. 



When it is necessary to ride on all four 

 reins, with sword drawn or lance at the 

 Carry, the left bridoon rein is drawn 

 through the left hand as before, the right 

 bridoon rein is then placed across the left 

 hand the reverse way of the left bridoon 

 rein, and the left thumb closes firmly on all 

 four reins. 



Bridoon reins are always to be taken up 

 when marching at ease, going over jumps, 

 or manoeuvring over bad ground. 



Hising in Stirrup. 



Recruits are to be instructed in Rising in 

 Stirrup, which habit, being conducive to 

 the greater ease of both man and horse, is 

 to be encouraged and practised whenever 

 possible. 



[This is done by raising the body from 

 the knees, with the help of foot -pressure 

 on the stirrups. The leg from the knee 

 downward, should be kept steady and the 

 rider should rise not more than three or 

 four inches, less if possible. It is certain 



