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PRINCIPLES OF 



P. II. 



The right hand moves from the cantle to 

 the pummel of the saddle, and supports the 

 body while the right leg passes clearly over 

 the horse's quarters to the off side. The 

 right knee closes on the saddle, and the body 

 comes gently into it. 



The left hand quits the mane, and the right 

 the pummel. The left or bridle hand, with 

 the wrist rounded outwards, is placed oppo- 

 site the centre of the body, and at three 

 inches distance from it. The right arm is 

 dropped, extended without constraint, the 

 hand by the side of the thigh. The stirrup 

 is taken instantly with the right foot, without 

 the help of hand or eye. Plate IV. 



The clothes are adjusted, and the whip 

 exchanged from the left hand to the right, 

 being held with the lash upwards, but inclin- 

 ing a little towards the left ear of the horse, 

 and never departing from the right hand, 

 except while mounting or dismounting. 



The horse is to be accustomed to stand till 

 you request him to move. 



