LEAENING, 11 



CHAPTEE II. 



LEABNER'S costume. THE BEST TEACHER. TOUR 



BRIDLE. YOUR SADDLE. YOUR STIRRUP. 



DANGER FROM '^ SAFETY- STIRRUP." A TER- 

 RIBLE SITUATION. LEARNING TO RIDE WITH- 

 OUT ANY SUPPORT FOR THE FOOT. 



Having now discussed your age, your nerve, 

 and your taste, we shall say a few words 

 about your costume as a learner. Put on 

 a pair of strong well-made boots ; heels are 

 not objectionable, but buttons are decidedly 

 so, as they are apt to catch in the stirrup and 

 cause trouble. Strong chamois riding-trousers, 

 cloth from the hip down, with straps to fasten 

 under the boots, and soft padding under the 

 right knee and over the left, to prevent the 

 friction of the pommels, which, to a beginner,. 



