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THE SEAT AND BALANCE. 



position : to the same extent that the horse bends 

 inward, must the body lean in that direction. If a 

 horse shy at any object, and either turn completely and 

 suddenly round, or run on one side only, the body 

 should, if possible, keep time with his movements, and 

 adapt itself so as to turn or swerve with him ; other- 

 wise, the balance will be lost, and the rider be in 

 danger of falling, on the side from which the animal 

 starts. In no case, let it be remembered, should the 

 rider endeavour to assist herself in preserving her 

 balance, by pulling at the reins. 



