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RIDING FOR LADIES. 



The advantage of having a strap in front is apparent for 

 a very young child. It should, however, be used only 

 when the pony is led, and when he cannot therefore 

 possibly make off or fall down. In such case, and such 

 only, it may be approved, inasmuch as it imparts a certain 



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PONY WITH FLAP-REINS. 



amount of confidence to an infant learner, and is likewise 

 of assistance in ensuring an upright seat ; but I should like 

 to see it discontinued after the first few lessons, and the 

 back of the pad also removed when a trifle more experience 

 has been gained. 



About eight years old is the very earliest age at which a 



