56 GRACEFUL RIDING. 



manner : — The stirrup leg must hang quite free 

 from the hip-joint, the knee being slightly bent, ^vith 

 the toes raised and turned in towards the horse's 

 side. Keep the foot fixed as immovable as possible 

 in the stirrup, allowing the pressure alone to come 

 from the toes to the bridge of the foot, which T\ill 

 have the effect of giving the elasticity and regularity 

 of movement required in the horse's quickened 

 paces. 



The length of the stirrup must be made a matter 

 of importance. On it, in a very great measure, 

 depends a steady, firm seat. 



THE STIRRUP TOO LONG. 



In the lady's endeavours to retain her foot in the 

 stirrup, her weight must preponderate on the left 

 side ; if the stirrup be too shorty it necessarily gives 

 a rolling motion to her body, destructive alike to 

 grace, elegance, and security of seat, and will pre- 

 vent her seating herself sufficiently back in her 

 saddle. 



On tlie E-eins (tide p. 27). 



Holding the Reins in one hand {vide p. 28). 



Using both hands (liide p. 29). 



Eiding on one rein {vide p. 30). 



The Whip {tide p. 30). 



