SIDE SADDLE. 



CHAPTEE IX. 



ON horseman's and horsewoman's dress, and horse 



FURNITURE. 



On bits.— The snaffle.— The use of the curb.— The Pelham.— The 

 Hanoverian bit described.— Martingales.— The gentleman's saddle 

 to be large enough.— Spurs.— Not to be too sharp.— The Somerset 

 saddle for the timid and aged.— The Nolan saddle without flaps.— 

 Ladies' saddle described. — Advantages of the hunting-horn crutch. 

 — Ladies' stirrup. — Ladies' dress. — Hints on. — Habit. — Boots.— 

 Whips,— Hunting whips.— Use of the lash.— Gentleman's riding 



