FIRST-HAND BITS OF STABLE LORE 



would afford material for a book, and there is 

 space here to touch but upon the merest out- 

 lines of the fascinating art. 



Hair should be tightly confined ; derby or 

 sailor hat securely fitted and fastened ; corsets 

 loose ; riding knickerbockers roomy, but snug at 

 knees ; better kept down by a band going under 

 the foot (inside the boot) which does away with 

 all buttons. The habit should be very smart, 

 and no matter what else you economize on, go 

 to a first-class maker for it, or for the skirt, any- 

 how. A high collar and plain tie ; large, loose 

 gloves ; boots or gaiters ; no flowers, ribbons, or 

 anything superfluous ; a useful straight whip, and 

 not a useless crop, and you are ready. 



Your saddle should be flat-seated, and you 

 cannot — if it is of this shape — get it too long; 

 it will fit any one else, tall or short. No saddle 

 should ever be made any other shape, and would 

 not be if the public would insist. There is more 

 money in it for saddlers, if the model is such 

 that each person must be fitted and refitted with 

 increasing stature and weight. A child, and a 

 tall, stout woman can use the same saddle, if the 

 seat is flat. 



Any one can put you on your horse, but learn 



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