ADDENDA. 



GOOD RULES TO BE REMEMBERED. 



(1.) When in company with a gentleman, an accom- 

 plished horsewoman will prefer to have him ride at the right 

 side of her horse, because, being thoroughly able to control 

 her steed, she will require little or no assistance from the 

 cavalier. On the contrary, if she be an inexperienced rider, 

 it will be better for the gentleman to ride at the left side, 

 because, in this position, his right hand will be free to ren- 

 der any assistance she may require, and he will also be 

 placed between her and any approaching object. 



(2.) A finished horseman, when riding at the left side of 

 a lady's horse, will not allow his spurs to catch in her dress, 

 nor will he permit his steed to press so closely against this 

 left side as to injure or interfere with the action of her left 

 foot and leg. 



(3.) In the park, or in any public place, a gentleman 

 should always approach a lady on the off-side of her horse. 



(4.) When in company with two ladies, a gentleman 

 should ride on the off-side of them, and never between the 

 two, unless they request it. 



(5.) When obliged to pass or meet a lady who is riding 

 without an escort, always do so at a moderate gait ; this is 

 an act of politeness and consideration which may prevent her 

 steed from becominoj fractious. 



(6.) When passing by a horseman who is leading another 



