GETTING INTO PLACE, 



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ing upon the horse, but in permitting hina 

 to use that Hghtness and deHcacy of touch 

 that is required to manage and control the 

 horse. It has often been said that this de- 

 sired lightness of touch is a rare gift, 

 wholly denied to strong men. But if a 

 man have a seat that is independent of any 

 support from the reins, he may acquire a 

 light touch upon the mouth of the horse as 

 readily as he may make a fine stroke with 

 a pen. 



As I have said, each man has a seat 

 peculiar to himself, and that will be his 

 seat for all purposes, whether in the field, 

 upon the road, or in the school. 



It will be obtained in the following 

 manner : — 



After having reached the saddle, dis- 

 engage the left foot from the stirrup. Then 



