24 ..PARK RIDING. 



To arrange habit or hat in the canter. 



Stand upright in stirrup with the reins in right 

 hand, hold the left crutch, and with the left hand 

 pull the habit forward. Be careftil when you are 

 about to arrange your hat, to change the whip 

 from the hand before you raise it, that you may 

 avoid frightening your horse. 



To shake hands icith a friend in the canter. 



Change the whip from the right hand to the 

 left, leaving the right hand free to present to 

 your friend. 



To caress your horse in the canter. 



Change your whip from right to left hand, and 

 without losing your balance, lean forward to reach 

 your horse's ears and head, pat his neck and speak 

 to him, or lean backwards without losing your 

 balance, or sideways to allow you to see your 

 horse's shoes. Do not bend from waist but hip, 

 keeping your hands low to allow your body to 

 bend. 



