98 The Groom s Guide 



During- this act there must be no bending 

 of the body over the saddle. 



Briefly, In black and white, we have 

 endeavoured to show the learner how to 

 mount a horse, but the rest needs practical 

 demonstration. 



Beginners may use single reins, and the 

 proper position for the hand Is over the 

 pommel of the saddle. It is better to take 

 the rein In both hands. With a ' puller ' 

 it is advisable to take the reins with one 

 hand a little In front of the other, the 

 double grasp giving the greatest control 

 over the animal. 



The rein should not be held tightly, 

 merely so as to allow the horse to feel his 

 his mouth. As soon as the rider has made 

 progress at the walk, he should follow this 

 up with the trot, canter, or gallop. 



When trotting, it is equably needful to 

 keep the legs still, but rise In the stirrup 



