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4th Motion. 



The left foot is raised and put into the 

 stirrup as far as the ball of it ; the right 

 hand is placed on the back part of the 

 saddle. The left knee is placed against 

 the saddle on the surcingle ; the left heel 

 is to be drawn back, in order to avoid 

 touching the horse's side with the toe. 



What are the Motions in Mounting ? 

 1st Motion. 



By a spring of the right foot from the 

 instep the man raises himself in the stirrup, 

 bringing both heels together, knees firm 

 against the saddle, and the heels drawn 

 back a little ; the body erect and partially 

 su^Dported by the right hand. 



2nd Motion. 



The right hand moves from the back to 

 the front of the saddle, and supports the 

 the body, while the right leg passes clear 

 over the horse's quarters to the off side ; 

 the right knee closes on the saddle, and 

 the body comes gently into it. 



3rd Motion. 



The left hand quits the mane, the right 

 the saddle, and the bridle hand assumes 

 its proper position, and the right hand 



