62 USING BRIDLE* 



it by taking up the bridoon-rein with the right 

 hand, the forefinger inserted between, retain- 

 ing in the same hand the whip point down- 

 wards. She should also keep and use the 

 bridoon-rein and its bit above and independent 

 of the curb-bit ; and, w r hen she has no further 

 occasion for the bridoon, can re-place that rein 

 in the left hand as before. 



Previously to giving directions respect- 

 ing the progress of a lady on horseback, it 

 may here be necessary to explain, that as 

 the position of a lady on horseback upon a 

 side-saddle, occasions a continual and partial 

 action on one side of the horse, it may 

 cause him to go obliquely. This must be re- 

 medied by the bridle, and by the proportionate 

 touch of the whip on the other side, so as to 

 equalize the horse in his path. A lady, if 

 desirous for her horse to move forward at a 

 walk, should gently raise (not jerk) his head 

 with the bridle, and, when necessary, touch 

 with the left foot, if possible, in conjunction 

 with the whip on the right side, then raising 

 her hand, the horse will proceed straight, both 



