Illustrated lectures on horsemanship by Gillmann Ernst Carl von

Author:Gillmann, Ernst Carl von
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Horses, Horsemanship
Publisher: New York : W.H.B. Creagh
Published: 1895-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

If, after mounting, we drop the stirrups and let the legs hang loosely by the sides of the horse, the stirrup plate should reach to the upper edge of the riders heel and the time has now come for the final adjustment of the same.

The reins are given crosswise into one hand, while the other on its own side raises the stirrup by pulling the end strap upward sufficiently to undo the buckle and leaving the foot to keep a slight tension upon the stirrup, we shorten or lengthen the same to the proper measure, rebuckling it with the aid of the index finger and then replace the buckle tinder the saddle quarter.

Care should be taken, that during this operation the leg remains outstretched and away from the horses flank or shoulder, so as not to start or disturb the horse by involuntary impressions.

The teacher will do well to assist the pupil in assuming the correct seat and position, not only by thoroughly explaining and demonstrating the same; but also by actually placing the pupils limbs and feet in the desired position with his hands.

Before going further, we would draw the attention of every pupil to a point of vital importance, that is the absolute necessity of the horses standing perfectly still, while being mounted. Under no circumstances should the horse be permitted to stir until the rider has settled on its back and only when the aids are applied, the horse should start.

Kvery attempt of the horse to leave the spot, where it has been placed by the rider to be mounted, should be corrected by reestablishing the original position, which should be emphasized by a most decisive use of the voice and a stroIcing of the forehead and patting of the neck -with the right hand, while the left one holds the reins.

If half a dozen attempts and the use of kindness have proved a failure, one cut -with the whip on the side, toward which the horse is inclined to move, will bring it back in the position desired and again we speak kindly and encouragingly, but firmly to the horse before making another attempt to mount.

When the rider has the left foot in the stirrup and the right hand on the cantle of the saddle, he will do "well to pat the horse on the back and under the body behind the girth, to take away any fear of the touch of the foot and to inspire confidence,

The most critical moment for a voluntary start is the time, when the riders right hand has been placed on the saddle puff ard the right leg is in the act of swinging over the horse's back, a sudden rush or turn while the rider is in this position may result in disaster. For this reason I recommend a pause after each movement in mounting and experience teaches, that the quiet and systematic proceeding of the rider is imparted to the horse, and the understanding between the latter and its master, will lead to satisfactory and lasting results.

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