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the reins slack, and lay hold of the mane. Or he may get 

 off the saddle and hold on by the pommel or by the mane 

 with one hand, while he tries with the other hand to guide 

 the horse, when necessary, by feeling the reins lightly on one 

 side, or slightly splashing him with water on the other side. 

 Or he may hold on by the tail. 



Fig. 205. Picking up an object off the ground. 



PICKING UP OBJECTS FROM THE GROUND WHEN ON 

 HORSEBACK. 



If, when on horseback, we wish to pick up without dis- 

 mounting, an object such as a whip or pocket-handkerchief, 

 say, with the left hand, we may do so, by catching a good 

 hold of the mane with the right hand ; taking the right foot 

 out of the stirrup ; bending over to the near side, so as 



