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will find several inconveniences avoided, such 

 as the binding of the clothes under the right 

 knee, the difficulty of raising the knee over 

 the high pommels now in use, &c. 



Should the clothes want any adjustment 

 behind, the lady with her left hand takes hold 

 of the assistant's left hand, her right hand 

 having hold of the pommel, and raising her- 

 self forward, the assistant at the instant, with 

 his right hand, adjusts them smoothly. 



When ladies become expert horsewomen, 

 they can adjust their clothes when they be- 

 come uncomfortable, without assistance, and 

 consequently are not necessitated to have 

 their clothes pinned. This they can do when 

 riding at any pace, or standing still, at their 

 pleasure. 



The method of doing it is to take the reins 

 in the right hand as directed when mounting, 

 holding by the off crutch or pommel of the 

 saddle, and raising yourself up. The action 

 of the horse, if moving, will then consider- 

 ably assist you. With your left hand, each 

 time you rise, pull and shake your clothes 

 down, and endeavour to raise yourself as high 

 as you can for that purpose. 



When the clothes rise before, it may be 

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