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HORSEMANSHIP FOR WOMEN. 



sion of the rein on the neck, will stop him in his turn. 

 Of course you will seek as many occasions as possible 

 for turning, choosing, in preference, places where your 

 intention cannot be misunderstood, as at a corner, for 

 instance. There is no better spot than some old or- 

 chard, for the horse instantly takes the idea of going 



GUIDING BRIDLEWISE (TURNING TO THE RIGHT). 



around a tree, and there will be more or less shade, and 

 probably good turf. While he is learning this lesson 

 do not distract his attention by other instruction ; but 

 as soon as he has mastered it, see that his head is al- 

 ways turned in the direction towards which he is to go, 



