Before long, you will be able to mount as the Rancheros do, without touching the stirrup.
"Ahead of the Army"
W. O. Stoddard
There were all the while strong parties of Mexican lancers hovering around in all directions, on the lookout for imprudent stragglers, and a sharp watch had to be kept to guard against sudden dashes at the outposts, for the "Rancheros," as the Mexican horsemen were called, were both well-mounted and enterprising.
"Ahead of the Army"
W. O. Stoddard
Within our boundaries there are several millions of ignorant Indians, peons, Rancheros and the like, that are owned rather than ruled by a few scores of rich landholders who represent the old Spanish military grants.
"Ahead of the Army"
W. O. Stoddard