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GETTING INTO PLACE. 



3. The drag upon the cantle of the saddle 

 must, in all cases, disturb Its position, 

 and may cause It to turn. 



4. The right arm fastened to the cantle of 

 the saddle prevents the right leg pass- 

 ing over the back of the horse. 



5. To pass the right leg over the horse 

 the right arm must be removed ; thus 

 taking away the principal brace of the 

 body at the most critical time, and al- 

 lowing the body, in case of any move- 

 ment, to fall backwards towards the 

 shoulder of the horse. 



6. The absence of a reason for any one 

 motion in the method. 



The Seat. 

 Upon the seat depends the security of 

 the rider, not only as regards his remain- 



