Mounting 



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somewhat tighter than the bridoon, properly di- 

 viding them with his forefinger. The lady advanc- 



ing on the near side of the horse, to the saddle, 

 receives them a little more forward than the point 

 of the horse's shoulder, with her right hand, which 

 still retains and passes the whip over the saddle to 



the off or right side. On taking the bridle in this 

 manner, her forefinger is placed between the reins : 



