264 HACKS AND HUNTERS 



If she rides with two men in a team she is then, of course, 

 obliged to wear the topper and leathers and top boots, as is 

 also the case were she in a team acting as M. F. H., under 

 which circumstances, the topper is supplanted by a helmet. 



Before closing it might be well to add a few words to the 

 effect that children should be dressed as much like their 

 elders on horseback as is consistent with their age. 



Tiny bowlers are preferable to silly-looking jockey caps. 

 A jacket, turn-over collar and tie, well-made breeches, leg- 

 gins or box-cloth gaiters and shoes, complete a smart out- 

 fit. An older child may wear boots. 



When a girl gets old enough to ride side-saddle she should 

 then be fitted with a Melton mixture, or very dark blue 

 jacket, well-cut skirt, and boots. A stiff Eton collar is more 

 youthful than a regular stock. She should wear a bowler 

 and have her hair neatly tied back. 



Tan doeskin gloves and a swagger-stick are smart, but 

 spurs should be reserved for the more experienced. 





