Elements of Riding 95 



the legs and toes sticking out at right 

 angles from the horse, giving the rider 

 a bad appearance. 



To recapitulate, the reader will have 

 learned, as far as we have gone, certain 

 essentials of the art of equitation, viz : 



1. A firm seat. 



2. Proper adjustment of stirrups. 



3. Close application of legs to side. 



4. The ball of the foot to rest on the 

 stirrup-iron. 



The next step to learn Is that of mount- 

 ing, or 'when to mount,' and 'how to 

 mount.' 



The groom should endeavour to teach 

 his horses to stand still for mountinsf, 

 especially so for those learning to ride. 



Careful schooling in this direction will 

 do much towards this end. 



Many grooms and riders spoil their 

 horses in this essential, through impatience. 



