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bodies iii attempting to rise, by exerting themselves unnecessarily, ' in- 

 stead of entering 1 into the motion of the horse with perfect ease, they 

 sit too far to the right with too short a stirrup, and then lean over to the 

 left -with head and shoulders, to be able to rise. 



Another common mistake is the bending forward of most beginners 

 as soon as the horse goes out of a walk, probably, to try and get a firmer 

 grip, which is an idea of which the pupil will however soon undeceive 

 her mind, when she finds that her security in the saddle is increased by 

 adopting a reclining position. 



In order to set a horse into a galop, the woman will, when on the 

 right hand, place her horse in a Travers position to the right (see lect- 

 ure on the galop and lateral gaits) and in place of her right leg she will 

 apply the whip to the right shoulder of the horse. 



For a galop to the left the Travers to the left gives the desired posi- 

 tion and the whip is used behind the saddle flap on the right flank of the 

 horse. 



A GALOP. 



Leaping over obstacles, both high and wide, is an accomplishment 

 which, at least in a limited degree, should form part of a woman's prac- 

 tice in horseback riding. 



It is a matter of course that women should ride only well trained, 

 well behaved, and well mannered horses, and reliable, safe jumpers. 



A fact which has more than anything to do with the successful tak- 

 ing of a jump is the firm determination, on the part of the rider to clear 



