82 LADIES ON HORSEBACK. 



To commence with your feet — which I know 

 is contrary to custom — you will need two 

 pairs of patent Wellington boots. These are 

 three guineas per pair, but are a beautiful 

 article, and will last a long time with care. 

 Woollen stockings of light texture, with a pair 

 of silk ones drawn over, are the most comfort- 

 able for winter wear. A small steel spur to 

 affix to your left heel will be the next item 

 required. The nicest kind are those with a 

 strap attached, which crosses the instep, and 

 buckles securely at the side. Of course, all 

 ladies' spurs are spring ones, displaying no 

 rowels which could tear the habit, but simply 

 one steel projection with spring probe within, 

 which, when pressed to the horse's side, acts 

 most efficiently as an instigator. Latchford's 

 patent is the best. 



Two pairs of chamois riding-trousers, cloth 

 from the hip down, and buttoning quite close 

 at the ankle to allow of the boot going over, 

 will be the next necessary ; and you must also 

 provide yourself with two riding corsets of 

 superior shape and make. 



Three habits of strong dark cloth, one of 



