CONTENTS 



CHAPTER I 



A Word to Parents Page 3 



Dangers of Early Riding, 4, — Vanity, 9. 



CHAPTER II 



Girls on Horseback 13 



Hints to Mothers, 13. — The Beginner's 



Horse, 14. — Costuming, 16. — Preparatory 



Lessons, 16. — Instructors, 20. — Balance, 21. 



— Hands, 23. — Position, 25. — Management, 



26. 



CHAPTER III 



Beginning to Ride 31 



Form, 32. — Insufficient Training, 33. — 

 Mounting, 34. — Dismounting, 37. — Stirrup, 



38. 



CHAPTER IV 



In the Saddle 43 



Below the Waist, 44. — Above the Waist, 48. 

 — Hands and Wrists, 49. — Reins, 53. 



