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POSITION WHEN PRLSStD A6A1MST 

 THE HORSE. 



A GOOD SPUR 



reach the saddle, and a nasty fall is the 

 consequence. Where a man would use 

 it advantageously, a woman cannot pro- 

 duce the same effect, having it only on 

 one side. Moreover, a horse suitable 

 for her to ride should not require more 

 than her heel and her whip. 



Some horses are very cunning, and 

 will shirk their work if they discover 

 that there is no spur to urge them, but 

 such may be taught that a whip in skil- 

 ful hands is quite as effective. In a 

 crowd a spur is of value, as it may be 

 applied noiselessly, and without danger 



