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2nd Motion. 



The riofht hand holds the reins, the left 

 slides forward on them, about twelve inches 

 from the saddle, feeling the horse's mouth 

 very lightly. 



3rd Motion. 



The right hand^^drops the reins to the off 

 side, takes a lock of the mane, brings it 

 through the left, and twists it round the 

 left thumb, the fingers of the left hand 

 closing on it ; the right hand is then placed 

 on the front of the saddle, the body to be 

 kept erect. 



What are the motions in Dismounting ? 

 1st Motion. 



Supporting the body with the right hand 

 and left foot, the right leg is brought 

 gently (without touching the horse's hind- 

 quarters) to the near side, heels close ; the 

 right hand on the back of the saddle is to 

 preserve the balance of the body, as in 

 mounting. 



2nd Motion. 



The body is gently lowered until the 

 right toe touches the ground. 



3rd Motion. 



Resting on the right foot, the left stirrup 

 is quitted and the left foot is placed in a 



