84 HOW WOMEN SHOULD RIDE 



whose disinterestedness she is certain. 

 When a horse is found which appears 

 to fulfil her requirements, she should 

 insist upon a trial of him herself; for, 

 although he may go well and comfort- 

 ably with her friend, a woman might 

 not possess the qualities which had as- 

 sured success in the former trial by the 

 man. The horse would recognize the 

 difference, take advantage of her inex- 

 perience or lack of skill, and act as he 

 would not think of doing under an ex- 

 pert. Furthermore, gaits which would 

 suit a man are often too hard for a 

 woman, and a horse which he might 

 think merely went well up to the bit 

 would to her weaker arms seem a puller. 

 After being approved of by her friend, 

 the woman should try the animal her- 

 self, outside, alone and in company. If 

 he proves satisfactory, she should en- 

 deavor to have him in her stable for 



