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can be used the greater part of the season, and 

 have the advantage of being smarter in appear- 

 ance, as well as cheaper. With the khaki, or duck 

 habits, tan boots or putte leggins should be worn. 

 The soles should be broad and quite heavy, with 

 low, flat heels. Gloves should be large, of heavy 

 material, with grip seams on palm and fingers, 

 and strong clasps, well up on the wrists. 



A soft, felt hat or a derby sufficiently large to 

 set well and firmly on the head should be secured 

 by an elastic band — hat pins should never be worn 

 in the field, as they are exceedingly dangerous in 

 case of an accident. A silk hat is bad 

 enough on a man, but much worse upon a 

 woman. I hardly think it necessary to 

 mention lacing; a novice in the saddle never 

 hunts or rides across country, and experience in 

 learning to ride teaches one the saddle is no place 

 for tight stays. 



I can not close the question of dress, how- 

 ever, without suggesting that no matter how 

 warm and pleasant the day may appear at the 

 outset, provision should be made for an extra 

 coat for use during a loss or check after a long 

 run, or to be used in sudden changes of weather. 

 A small, sleeveless chamois jacket, tightly rolled 

 and tied to your saddle, later on may loom up into 

 the proportions of a life-preserver. 



Never, never, mount for a run without know- 



