LEARNING TO RIDE. 



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ought to be as secure as that of a man, or even more so, 

 although you may have to depend (which no doubt you 

 will) upon the girths for safety, and also to submit to the 

 disadvantage of not having a leg on each side of your horse 



MOUNTING. 



to guide him or urge him to his paces. A clever rider will, 

 however, make her whip-handle serve her in great measure 

 for this. 



Be careful, when seated, to keep the toe of the right 



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