44 HORSE GYMNASTICS. 



bring them back to the saddle, making 

 the inner sides of the thighs take as many 

 points of contact as possible. 



III. 



In the seat, keeping the thighs close 

 to the saddle, let the pupil lean back until 

 his shoulders touch the rump of the 

 horse ; then let him quietly recover his 

 erect position. 



IV. 



In the seat, keeping the buttocks in 

 the saddle and the thighs in place, let 

 the pupil lean forward and slightly to one 

 side until one of his shoulders touches 

 the crest of the horse. Then let him 

 slowly recover his position. 



