GENERAL NOTES. 205 



rousing his resentment or discomposing 

 him by the rudeness of the attack. 



A perfect seat may only be obtained 

 by riding without reini or stirrups. 



Otherwise, the rider will acquire the 

 habit of depending, more or less, upon 

 the aid of bit and irons. If he cannot 

 ride without their support, he will be un- 

 able to use his hands and legs in the 

 management of his steed ; and he will be 

 a clog rather than a help to the horse ; for 

 his hand will check and harass the fore- 

 hand, while his seat, forced by the weight 

 he bears in the stirrups, will not permit 

 the body to keep the poise required for 

 the balance of the mass. 



I do not think that too much impor- 

 tance can be given to lunging upon the 

 cavesson. I know of nothing that will so 



