As soon as he is seated, he must teach his
						horse to stand quiet at first, until he has shifted anything that wants
						arranging underneath him, gathered the reins even in his hand and grasped
						his spear in the most convenient manner. Then let him keep his left arm
						close to his side, for thus the horseman’s figure will look best, and his
						hand will have most power. As for reins, we recommend that they be of equal strength, not weak nor
						slippery nor thick, in order that the spear may be held in the same hand
						when necessary.