92 HOW TO RIDE 



directly to the front, her shoulders 

 drawn back, and her elbows held to 

 her sides. She will permit her body, 

 from the hips upwards, to bend mth 

 the motions of the horse, in order 

 that she may preserve her balance. 

 The reins are to be held in the manner 

 prescribed for men, the hand in front 

 of the body, and in a line with the 

 elbow. The whip is to be carried 

 in the right hand, with the point 

 towards the ground. The horse should 

 never be struck with the wdiip upon the 

 head, neck, or shoulder. To apply 

 the aid upon those parts will teach him 

 to swerve, and render him nervous at 

 the motions of the rider. In a lady's 

 hand the whip simply takes the place 

 of a spur for the right side. 



