How to Mount a Horse

The rider should also accustom the whole of his body above the hips to be as supple as possible. A good seat is not that of a man seated on a chair, but rather the pose of a man standing upright with his legs apart. This erect attitude will enable him to hurl a javelin or to strike a blow from horseback in more vigorous effect. The leg and foot should hang loosely from the knee. By keeping the leg stiff, the rider is apt to have it broken in collision with some obstacle,. Whereas a flexible leg will yield to the impact, and at the same time, not shift the thigh from its position. 7. We consider that the horseman