12 PAEK RIDING. 



If you are fond of fresh air, Eide. 



To expand your chest, Ride. 



It is of the greatest use to an invalid to ride in 

 the morning air, and no matter how hot in mid- 

 day, there is always a breeze. 



" To ride quiet is to ride well. 



" Many ride well, but there are not many ele- 

 gant riders." 



The Grecian Seat does not require that you 

 should ride according to the inflexible rules or 

 with the airs of the school, in a stiff, united posi- 

 tion, like an orderly dragoon, but with the ease 

 and elegance, grace and utility combined, which 

 distinguish the gentleman and well-instructed 

 equestrian. 



It is proper that you should ride long in the 

 stirrups, with the toe pressing the iron. It gives 

 the appearance of length and height in the rider. 

 The boot should be thin and easy, to allow you 

 to feel the stirrup. The arms should be allowed 

 to hang low and easily by your side. The reins 

 to be held in left hand with the strength recom- 



