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to a strong seat against which most of 

 them would have to contend. This is 

 particularly trying, as so much of her 

 weight is above the waist, making it dif- 

 ficult to ride from balance, which might 

 otherwise replace the deficient leverage 

 of the short thigh. Again, if on a large 

 or broad horse, the constant strain on 

 the muscles necessary when astride him 

 must be injurious. 



Aside from any physical reasons, the 

 position for a woman is, in my opinion, 

 most ungraceful and undignified, while 

 few of them possess the strength to 

 profit by the changed seat in forcing 

 the horse up to his bridle or keeping 

 him collected ; and I cannot blame 

 those who think it open to the charge 

 of impropriety. 



The bodice should be single-breasted, 

 long over the hips, reaching al- 

 most to the saddle in the back, 



