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amount of grip, as in jumping, we instinctively draw 

 back the left foot, as shewn in Fig. 102, in order that 

 the ankle joint may exert its utmost power in pressing 

 the leg against the leaping head. In Fig. 104 the 



P'ig. 102. — Miss Emmie Harding jumping wire. 



position of the legs is identical with Fig. 102. We 

 can see that Miss Harding rides with her right leg 

 forward, in the manner I have advocated. The rider 

 should take a good grip of her crutches, and keep her 



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