Saddle with Stirrups v. Numnah 137 



instance; let the reader sit loosely on a horse and 

 try it. 



The advantages derived from beginning with stir- 

 rups are as follows. The comparative comfort and 



Fig. 2. — Holding on by the leaping-pad. 



security of the pupil are assured from the first, and 

 fatigue much reduced; if he is riding with reins he 

 is not so likely to depend on them when in difficulties, 



