CONTENTS. 



PAKT I. 



LEARNING. 



CHAPTER I. 



A Popular Error. — Excellence in Riding attainable 

 without any Youthful Knowledge of the Art. — 

 The Empress of Austria. — Her Proficiency. — 

 Her Palace. — Her Occupations. — Her Dispo- 

 sition. — Her Thoughts and Opinions.— The Age 

 at which to learn. — Courage inditpeisable. — 

 Taste a Necessity ...... 



CHAPTER II. 



Learner's Costume. — The Best Teacher. — Your 

 Bridle. — Your Saddle. — Your Stirrup. — Danger 



