18 PARK RIDING. 



reins from the groom; place the right hand^ 

 holding the reins and whip, on the crutch ; raise 

 the left foot from the ground into the hands of 

 the attendant, which he extends to receive it; 

 your left hand placed on his right shoulder, rise 

 with him at the moment your knee becomes 

 straightened. If a gentleman is about to accom- 

 pany you, he should hold the horse's head by the 

 headstall, with his left hand, whilst you are in the 

 act of mounting, and be ready to assist you with 

 his right hand. As soon as the lady feels herself 

 seated in the saddle, she should proceed to arrange 

 her habit, the gentleman assisting her to the stirrup. 

 Place the right leg in the crutch, and by a slight 

 pressure of the other leg, and a gentle yielding of 

 the bridle-hand, intimate to the horse your wish 

 to go on, which should commence in a walk. A 

 well-broke horse will not move until desired, 

 which is done by the rider's slightly throwing her 

 body a little forward ; make your horse, by proper 

 hold of his head, step 1, 2, 3, 4, as to a march. 

 Take your reins in hand as you would a letter 



