MODERN RIDING. 



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pede the horse. The first of these circum- 

 stances should never happen ; and the other 

 only for the purpose of impeding. 



The uprightness or forward inclination of 

 the body, is to be that which is most natural 

 and pleasant to yourself, and will be more or 

 less according to the rate you gallop, and the 

 support the horse requires. If you affect 

 to stoop beyond a certain medium, it looks 

 ridiculous. 



The centre of gravity must be preserved in- 

 dependent of any assistance from the bridle. 



A little practice will soon discover to you 

 the exact length you should ride. Observe, 

 however, that you cannot ride too long, when 

 you can sit as described, and the bottom, 

 after strong galloping, does not bump or 

 come in contact with the saddle. 



I shall now note the precise position of 

 every part, that errors and unseemly habits 

 may be avoided. 



