The Horseman a Work On Horsemanship Containing Plain Practical Rules for Ridin
The Horseman a Work On Horsemanship Containing Plain Practical Rules for Ridin
H R Hershberger
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The seat is to be maintained only by a proper balance of the body, the clasp of the thighs and calves enabling him to recover his equilibrium and to adapt it to the most violent counteractions of the horse. Under no circum- stances whatever should the rider depend on the stirrups to preserve his seat. It is a very common error with inexperienced riders to hold on to the bridle or grasp the pommel in order to re- cover their seats, instead of accommodating themselves to the motions of the horse.... A sudden and unexpected movement of the horse al- 5* 42 THE HORSEMAN. ways deranges the seat of the rider more or less, but it can be recovered by a pressure of the thighs and calves and a suppleness of the back. The rider's movements should harmonize with those of the animal, and his position should be easy to himself and the horse ; all of which are most calculated to ensure his own safety, and gain a perfect command over the ani- mal. \ In short, the rider should rise, descend, advance, and halt with, not after the horse.
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