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left stirrup. 4. Place the left foot in the stirrup, the left knee 

 against the flap of the saddle, and the right hand on the 

 cantle. Draw the left heel back, so as to avoid touching the 

 horse's side with the toe (Fig. 175). 



Mounting. — I. By a spring of the right foot, raise the body 



Fig. 175. Preparing to mount in military fashion. 



erect in the stirrup. Bring both heels together and draw them 

 a little back. Keep the knees firm against the saddle, and the 

 body partially supported by the right hand. 2. Swing the 

 right leg over the cantle, which the right hand quits just in 

 time to get out of the way of the right leg, and goes to the 

 pommel so as to support the body, which falls gently into the 



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