CHAPTER VI. 



ELEMENTS OF RIDING. 



In the present work it is not the writer's 

 intention to enter into the details of horse- 

 manship, but it is the duty of every groom 

 to try and acquire all the knowledge he 

 can in the art of equestrianism. 



A groom may be a first class man for 

 stable work and the handling of horses, 

 yet a very indifferent or even bad rider. 



Practice of training under a competent 

 instructor are essential to success. 



Some recommend that the best means 

 of acquiring a firm seat is to ride bare 

 back, first at the walk and trot, then at the 

 canter and gallop. 



