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In all the exercises in which the pressure 

 of both legs is prescribed, it is to be under- 

 stood, that the pressure of the lady's whip 

 answers to that of the right leg. When a 

 lady moves from the halt to the walk she 

 brings back the left heel and touches the 

 horse with her whip on the oflP side, at the 

 same time easing the reins. When the 

 horse moves she feels the reins again. The 

 same aids are applied for the trot : but for 

 the canter the whip should be applied on 

 the off shoulder when cantering to the 

 right, and on the near shoulder when can- 

 tering to the left. It is easier for a lady 

 on an ordinary side saddle when her horse 

 canters to the right or, in other words, 

 leads off with the right foot. The most 

 difficult pace is the trot. In order to be 

 able to trot well and have a thoroughly 

 independent seat, a lady should ride under 

 instruction for three months without rising. 

 At the end of that time she will probably 

 be beautifully balanced, feel absolutely safe, 

 have a firm seat and perfect hands, and be 

 able to go anywhere. It may be said that 

 the ordeal is severe, but on the other hand 

 the results are most gratifying. The rise 

 at the trot can then be done with evident 



