ROAD RIDING. "45 



W/ieti proceeding along a road, the rule is, to 

 keep to the left side of it, but when about to pass 

 those travelling in the same direction, though at 

 a less speedy pace ; to pass on their right. A 

 party meeting another passes to the right, that 

 is, the right hands of the parties meeting, are to- 

 wards each other. 



A gentleman riding with a lady, should be on 

 her right side, as on that side, if the road be dirtj', 

 he does not bespatter the lady's habit, and on 

 that side also, he is situated next the carriages, 

 and various objects they meet, or which may be 

 passing near them. 



If a lady find her horse become afiected and un- 

 easy in his gait, she should endeavor to ascertain 

 the cause, the probability is, there will be found 

 to be something wrong, in the bridle or saddle or 

 perhaps a stone in the horse's foot, and she should 

 have it remedied if possible. 



A lady should also habitually prevent her horse 

 out — walking, or lagging behind her companions, 

 she is either very unsociable, or a bad horsewoman, 

 who does not keep abreast of them. 



A lady, although advised to ride in general on 

 the curb bridle, should occasionally use both 

 hands to the reins. It assists in obtaining a firm 

 seat, by giving greater power and command over 

 the horse ; it prevents the strain on the left arm, 



