The Laclys Seat. 



with the toes of the right foot depressed, the left 

 knee being brought well up under the crutchj and 

 the left hip well forward, so as to keep the hips in 

 the same plane as the shoulders, or what is 

 generally called, square with the shoulders. 

 The arms, from shoulder to elbow, should rest 

 naturally near the sides, and be kept in that position 

 at all times. They should not be raised or moved 

 about, as, in addition to rendering less secure the 

 seat, such actions are extremely ungraceful and 

 displeasing. By keeping the arms pressed down 

 to the sides the balance of the body is more easily 

 maintained. The hands should be carried in the 

 centre of, and about three inches from, the body, 

 with the nails turned towards the rider. 



AVhen mounted on a fresh or spirited horse 

 be careful to keep the hands low down, and the 



