224 HOW WOMEN SHOULD RIDE 



be but slightly bent, with the feet to- 

 gether and resting against the foot- 

 rail. 



The elbows should be held near the 

 body, and the reins in the left hand, with 

 the little ringer down, and the knuckles 

 pointing straight ahead, about on a line 

 with or a trifle below the waist, and in 

 the middle of the body. 



Whether driving one or two horses, 

 the manner of holding the reins is the 

 same; but more strength and decision, 

 as well as the judgment which, of course, 

 experience will bring, are required for 

 the pair. 



The near rein belongs on top of the 

 first finger, held there firmly by the 

 Position thumb, and the off rein should 

 of Reins b e between the second and 

 third fingers. 



The gloves should be large, broad 

 across the knuckles, and long in the fin- 



