CONTENTS 



CHAPTER I 



A WORD TO PARENTS Page 3 



Dangers of Early Riding, 4. Vanity, 9. 



CHAPTER II 

 GIRLS ON HORSEBACK 13 



Hints to Mothers, 13. The Beginner's 

 Horse, 14. Costuming, 16. Preparatory 

 Lessons, 16. Instructors, 20. Balance, 21. 

 Hands, 23. Position, 25. Management, 

 26. 



CHAPTER III 



BEGINNING TO RIDE 31 



Form, 32. Insufficient Training, 33. 

 Mounting, 34. Dismounting, 37. Stirrup, 



38. 



CHAPTER IV 



IN THE SADDLE 43 



Below the Waist, 44. Above the Waist, 48. 

 Hands and Wrists, 49. Reins, 53. 



