CONTENTS. X11I 



SECTION XXVII. p. 174. 



Quotations from the ' History of the Horse.' Military menage. 

 Use of the petit, or inferior manage. Barbarous practice of the 

 old school. ' Adams on Horsemanship' — and Beringer. The 

 author's opinion of riding the ' Great Horse.' Opinion of the 

 late Charles Hughes of the Circus. Of the author on the general 

 use of riding schools, p. 174 — 180. 



SECTION XXVIII. p. 181. 



Female Equitation. Present fashion of the lady's seat on 

 horseback. When first, introduced. Anecdote of two Suffolk 

 ladies. Male seat most secure for ladies who venture into the 

 field. Lady Craven. Lady Hester Stanhope. Cantering the 

 most dangerous pace. Lady Elizabeth Belgrave. To put a 

 Lady on horseback. Lady scholars to ride on either side the 

 horse. Ladies' riding shoes. The lady to have sufficient hold 

 on the bridle in case of accident. Contrary practice of an ex- 

 cellent horseman. Some ladies very expert in improving the 

 waik of their pad. The dismount — with the assistance of one 

 person only to hold the horse. A lofty nag and a strained ankle. 

 The gentleman's side, attending a lady. The woman's bridle, 

 double reined, bridoon, and moderate curb. The gallant author 

 craves pardon of two young ladies, p. 181 — 186. 



SECTION XXIX. p. 187. 



The Road. Various tastes in journey riding. The author of the 

 impatient class. Great powers of our best English hacks. Al- 

 ternate trotting and cantering. Distance for a single day or 

 two — for long journeys. Variety of qualifications in hacks. 

 Condition for English riding — all in all. Feeding according to 

 work. The patient horseman carries condition in his pocket. 

 Feeding and management on the road. Start at a very 

 moderate pace and finish the last three miles as leisurely. 

 Every eight or ten miles, a few go-downs of water; and in fast 

 travelling over hard roads, in hot weather, ride the horse momen- 

 tarily, over his pasterns, through any water that may be acces- 

 sible. Danger, be the weather hot or cold, «f keeping a horse 

 in a state of perspiration standing, any length of time, in water. 

 Up and down hill. Flinty and chalky hills of Surrey and Kent. 

 Attention due to the known quiet hack, not setting off readily, 

 or making a stop on the road. A knowing practice of your 

 quidding country jockeys. Arrival at the inn. Proper treat- 

 ment of the horse. As to his appetite. Inspection of the lining 

 of the saddle and the horse's back. In summer the horse best 

 dried abroad, but in the shade. The dog-day fever. Smolensko. 

 Master, or groom to attend every feeding, and prevent stopping 

 the feet. Convenience in a groom being able to fix a shoe or 

 drive a nail, p. 187 — 193. 



