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RIDING FOR LADIES. 



for the remainder of her life, and to ride/;w;^ the stirrup is 

 one of the most objectionable practices into which a young 

 person can possibly fall. 



When a firm and even seat has been obtained, without 

 the help of reins or stirrup, the former (of the very lightest 



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YOUNG CHILD S SADDLE. 



description, and single) may be entrusted to the little 

 learner's hands, but the flap-reins must not by any means 

 be discarded. 



When the child is perfectly at home on her horse, and 

 has learned to treat his mouth with the utmost gentleness, 



