The reason why we recommend this method of mounting also is, that no sooner
						is the rider mounted than he is quite ready to fight with the enemy on a
						sudden, if occasion requires. When he is seated, whether on the bare back or
						on the cloth, we would not have him sit as if he were on his chair, In the jockey mode. I think that those
							critics are in error who understand that X. meant that the rider should
							take the extreme fork seat; for not only would such a position be very
							insecure upon the simple saddles of the Greeks, but it is inconsistent
							with the graceful and firm position exhibited by the marbles. E. L.
							Anderson in Riding (Badminton series). but as
						though he were standing upright with his legs astride. For thus he will get
						a better grip of his horse with his thighs, and the erect position will
						enable him, if need be, to throw his spear and deliver a blow on horseback
						with more force.