248. To return saber: The scabbard suspended from the left side of the saddle—
1. Return. Execute as prescribed on foot.
2. SABER. Execute as prescribed on foot, supporting the back of the blade against the left forearm until the point is engaged in the scabbard.
This command is given only at a halt or when marching at a walk.
249. The scabbard suspended on the right—
1. Return. Execute as prescribed on foot.
2. SABER. Carry the wrist opposite the right shoulder; lower the blade to the right of the horse's neck; let the grip turn in the hand so that the hand grasps the guard at the pommel, back of the hand up; turn the head to the right and fix the eyes on the opening of the scabbard; raise the hand; insert the blade and push it home; disengage the wrist from the saber knot; and turn the head to the front.
When the saber is carried on the right the return saber is executed, so far as possible, at the halt.
250. Inspection saber and present saber are executed as when dismounted.
251. Guard.—Thrust the feet home in the stirrups and crouch slightly in the saddle, bending forward from the waist. Otherwise as explained dismounted.