The following practice can only be performed in the cross-saddle, by pupils learning to ride à la cavalière, and suitably dressed.
Caution.—Sixth Practice.
| "One" | On the word "One," pass the right leg over the horse's neck, and, turning on the seat, sit facing the proper left, keeping the body upright, and the hands resting on the knees. The leg must not be bent in passing over the horse's neck. |
| "Two" | On the word "Two," pass the left leg over the horse's quarter, and turning in the seat, sit facing to the rear, assuming, as much as possible, the proper mounted position, the arms hanging behind the thighs. |
| "Three" | On the word "Three," pass the right leg over the horse's quarter, and, turning in the seat, sit facing to the proper right, the body upright, and the hands resting on the knees. |
| "Four" | On the word "Four," pass the left leg over the horse's neck, and, turning in the seat, resume the proper mounted position. |
Each of the above motions may be performed by command of the instructor without repeating the words "One," "Two," "Three," etc.
Transcriber's Note: Inconsistencies in spelling, punctuation, and hyphenation have been retained as printed.